Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V179000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V179000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Includes 825 affected units, ALTEC/TRAILERS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The brake wire inside the trailer brake wiring plug was connected to the wrong terminal and, therefore, not properly connected to the switch in the truck cab which controls the trailer brakes.

Corrective Action

The trailer brake wiring will be inspected and corrected if necessary. owners can perform this inspection and replace or have a dealer do the necessary corrections if they so desire.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V179000

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-09-23T00:00:00

Subject: Altec/trailers

Component: Service Brakes, Electric

Potentially Affected Units: 825

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The brake wire inside the trailer brake wiring plug was connected to the wrong terminal and, therefore, not properly connected to the switch in the truck cab which controls the trailer brakes.

Consequence Summary: The trailer brakes may be inoperable or could inadvertently be applied when the truck chassis lights are switched on, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: The trailer brake wiring will be inspected and corrected if necessary. owners can perform this inspection and replace or have a dealer do the necessary corrections if they so desire.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j7jz~quid-hihr

NHTSA ID: 96V179000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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