SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Published June 24, 2019 · Recall initiated: June 21, 2019
What's the hazard
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 to do
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 details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- AERIAL DEVICE
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2009 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2008 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2013 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2014 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2004 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2018 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2019 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2016 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2005 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2006 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2007 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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