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NHTSA Recall 19V465000

Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2019-06-17. An estimated 328 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec AD108 Cable handlers and HLIW-T Trailer Mounted Insulator Washer vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with non-DOT brake line fittings that may leak at the air fittings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 106, "Brake Hoses."

Risk

If the brake lines leak, the parking brake may drag, increasing the risk of crash.

What the manufacturer will do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake line air fittings if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 723.

Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 723

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Vehicles covered by this recall