Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V483000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V483000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 2003-2019 altec ta45, ta50, ta55, ta60, l37, l39, lrv, lr7, a-t40c, t40p and ap45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components Includes 957 affected units, Loss of Brake Pressure/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2003-2019 altec ta45, ta50, ta55, ta60, l37, l39, lrv, lr7, a-t40c, t40p and ap45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components
Defect Summary
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 altec ta45, ta50, ta55, ta60, l37, l39, lrv, lr7, a-t40c, t40p and ap45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components. the accessories utilizing chassis air supply may be missing pressure protection valves. the accessory lines may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system. additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. the recall began august 15, 2019. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 724.