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Altec Aerial Device Recall 19V483: Air Brake Pressure Can Be Lost, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 19V483, reported June 21, 2019, 957 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain aerial device and utility trucks may be missing pressure protection valves in their accessory air systems, and the air-cushioned pintle hook may be connected to the wrong air lines. Because accessory lines may not prevent loss of service brake pressure when there is a failure or leak in the accessory air system, the vehicle may not meet federal air brake requirements (FMVSS 121).

Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (Altec recall number CSN 724). You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V483Altec Industries Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Problem
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.
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

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