NHTSA Recall 12V483000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V483000; Date: Oct. 3, 2012
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Altec Freightliner; 2012 Altec Freightliner
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,807
Recall Summary:
Altec industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vehicles mounted on a freightliner chassis. Due to improper installation, the air supply line of the front brakes is susceptible to kinking.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 4, 2013. Owners may contact altec industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:
Altec's recall campaign number is mab 571. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 4, 2013
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