Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V483000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V483000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2012 vehicles mounted on a freightliner chassis Includes 1,807 affected units, Front Brake Line may Kink, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2011-2012 vehicles mounted on a freightliner chassis

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V483000
Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-10-03T00:00:00
Subject: Front brake line may kink
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 1,807

Details

MFR Campaign Number: MAB 571
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jbgp_zxtg~b9x7
NHTSA ID: 12V483000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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