2011 ALTEC FREIGHTLINER Recall

Campaign:
12V483000 on 10/03/2012
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:
1,807
Defect:
Altec industries, inc. 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.
Consequence:
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Altec's recall campaign number is mab 571.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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