ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V483000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-15 2019-06-21 2019-06-24

Production Dates: 2003-07-30 - 2019-04-17

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 724

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 957

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec TA45, TA50, TA55, TA60, L37, L39, LRV, LR7, A-T40C, T40P and AP45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components. The accessories utilizing chassis air supply may be missing pressure protection valves. The accessory lines may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system. Additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 724.

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.