ALTEC FREIGHTLINER 2011: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.