2012 ALTEC FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #12V483000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 ALTEC FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/4/2012 |
| Influenced by |
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/4/2013 |
| # Affected |
1,807 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
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