Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 12V-483 · 2011–2012 Altec Freightliner
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. recall 12V-483 covers 1,807 2011–2012 Altec Freightliner for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V483000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.