Altec Recalls 2025 AP Series Vehicles Due to Brake Line Defect
Altec is recalling 2025 AP Series vehicles because brake air line fittings may not be tightened correctly, potentially causing the emergency brakes to engage unexpectedly.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake line detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 AP Series vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the brake air line compression fitting may not be tightened correctly. This issue can allow the supply line or other air lines to detach, which causes the chassis emergency brakes to engage.
The unexpected activation of the emergency brakes may cause the vehicle to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the 2025 model year AP Series.
Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the brake air lines. If the lines are improperly secured, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to secure them. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3242.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AP SERIES
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 45
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)
- AP SERIES
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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