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Altec Freightliner Recall 12V483: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 12V483, reported October 3, 2012, 1,807 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V483ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
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.
Risk
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Altec Freightliner20112012