Altec Aerial Device (2003-2019): Service brakes, air
Recall 19V483000 · Jun 21, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
957
vehicles affected
957
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V483000
- Date
- Jun 21, 2019
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 957
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air
- Model years
- 2003-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 17 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Aerial Device | 2003-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V483000?
1 model: Altec Aerial Device (2003-2019), about 957 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V483000?
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.
What can happen?
Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.