ALTEC FREIGHTLINER 2011: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V483000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | FREIGHTLINER | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-01-04 | 2012-10-03 | 2012-10-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 571
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1807
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
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.
