Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec AD108 Cable handlers and HLIW-T Trailer Mounted Insulator Washer vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with non-DOT brake line fittings that may leak at the air fittings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 106, “Brake Hoses.”
Altec Industries – Non-DOT Brake Line Fittings/FMVSS 106
| Report Received Date | 06/17/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V465000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the brake lines leak, the parking brake may drag, increasing the risk of crash. |
| Corrective Action | Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake line air fittings if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 723. |
| Recall Code | CSN 723 |
| Potentially Affected | 328 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V465000) |
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