2003-2019 Altec Aerial Device recall: service brakes, air
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on June 21, 2019. It covers about 957 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 957
- reported
- Jun 21, 2019
- owners notified
- Aug 15, 2019
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."
- Risk
- Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V483000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 19V483000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2019 Altec Aerial Device service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 19V483000, reported on June 21, 2019, covers about 957 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V483000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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