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NHTSARecalled Jun 17, 2019 · #19V465000

Non-DOT Brake Line Fittings/FMVSS 106

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." If the brake lines leak, the parking brake may drag, increasing the risk of crash.

Product details

Product
Non-DOT Brake Line Fittings/FMVSS 106
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice