NHTSA Recall 12V483000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2012-10-03. An estimated 1,807 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: MAB 571
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.