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Altec AD108 Recall 19V465: Brake Line Fittings May Leak, Risking Crash

NHTSA campaign 19V465, reported June 17, 2019, 328 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some of these utility vehicles may have brake line air fittings that are not DOT-compliant. These fittings can leak at the air connections, which means the vehicle does not meet federal brake hose safety requirements (FMVSS 106).

If the brake lines leak, the parking brake may drag while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should stop using the vehicle if they notice brake problems and contact the manufacturer promptly.

The repair is free. Altec will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the brake line air fittings if necessary. Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (Altec recall number CSN 723). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V465Altec Industries Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Altec Industries Inc. (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."
Risk
If the brake lines leak, the parking brake may drag, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Altec AD10820032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Altec Hliw-T20032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019