2000–2005 Altec 4300 & 2000–2005 Altec 4700 + 3 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain utility service truck chassis equipped with altec electric hydraulic manual utility brake control, the units experience loss of brakes during and interference between the windshield wiper drive arm and brake line that runs between the chassis master cylinder and brake control inside the cab.
💥 The risk
This interference CAN cause the brake line to rupture. Serious injury or death CAN result from impairment or failure of the vehicle brakes.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the wiper linkage interference, and replace the necessary parts free of charge. This recall only involved one customer. The recall began on april 15, 2005. Owners may contact altec at 919-528-2535.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V200000
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 125
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 15, 2005
- Built
- Feb 1, 2000 – Mar 31, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also 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.