NHTSA recall campaign
12V483000
ManufacturerALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Reported2012-10-03Affected1,807 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →