Altec Freightliner (2011-2012): Service brakes, air
Recall 12V483000 · Oct 3, 2012 · Altec Industries Inc.
1,807
vehicles affected
1,807
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V483000
- Date
- Oct 3, 2012
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,807
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Supply > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Freightliner | 2011-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V483000?
1 model: Altec Freightliner (2011-2012), about 1,807 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V483000?
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.
What can happen?
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of 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.