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Altec recall: Service brakes, air

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 could happen

Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V483000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Altec Industries Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 21, 2019
Owners notified
Aug 15, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
957
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 30, 2003 to Apr 17, 2019
Part
Service brakes, air
Maker's own recall number
CSN 724
Safety standard
FMVSS 121

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.