The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V483000·Announced 2012-10-03

Altec Freightliner Chassis Vehicles Recalled for Brake Line Kinking Risk

Altec Industries is recalling 2011-2012 Freightliner chassis vehicles because a kinked air supply line could cause loss of front brake control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake line kinking) that leads to loss of brake control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vehicles mounted on a Freightliner chassis. The recall involves 1,807 units. The defect is caused by improper installation of the air supply line for the front brakes, which makes the line susceptible to kinking.

Over time, the front brake line could become kinked, leading to a loss of front brake control. This condition increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

The safety recall began on January 4, 2013. Altec will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC FREIGHTLINER
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck / Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
1,807

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FREIGHTLINER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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