2012 Altec Freightliner Recalls
All 2012 Altec Freightliner recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 4th, 2012
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
October 4th, 2012
October 4th, 2012
Units Effected
1,807
1,807
NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V483000
Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 571
Date of Owner Notification: January 4th, 2013
Defect 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 Summary:
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall 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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