ALTEC 7300 2002: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V200000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | 7300 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-15 | 2005-04-26 | 2005-05-05 |
Production Dates: 2000-02-01 - 2005-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN UTILITY SERVICE TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ALTEC ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC MANUAL UTILITY BRAKE CONTROL, THE UNITS EXPERIENCE LOSS OF BRAKES DURING AND INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE ARM AND BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE CHASSIS MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE CONTROL INSIDE THE CAB.
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO RUPTURE. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT FROM IMPAIRMENT OR FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE BRAKES.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER LINKAGE INTERFERENCE, AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS RECALL ONLY INVOLVED ONE CUSTOMER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 919-528-2535.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
