2004 Altec AM55 & 2004 Altec L Series + 2 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain aerial devices mounted on GMC C7500 truck chassis and equipped with an altec electric-air/manual trailer brake control, the two-way check valve could be installed in either the front or rear brake system in such a manner that stops air flow to that particular part of the chassis brake system.
💥 The risk
This could cause a partial loss of braking capability.
🔧 The fix
These vehicles were only provided to the public service electric and gas company in edison, new jersey. All vehicles have been repaired.
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
- 05V264000
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 38
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 27, 2005
- Built
- Aug 1, 2004 – Dec 31, 2004
- 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.