Altec Industries – Front Brake Line may Kink

Altec Industries 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.


Report Received Date 10/03/2012
NHTSA ID 12V483000
Consequence Summary Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code MAB 571
Potentially Affected 1807
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V483000)

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