| Make : ALTEC | Model : 7300 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20000201 - 20050331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V200000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050414 | Date Received by ODI: 20050426 | Date Added to Database: 20050505 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 125 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO RUPTURE. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT FROM IMPAIRMENT OR FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE BRAKES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER LINKAGE INTERFERENCE, AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. THIS RECALL ONLY INVOLVED ONE CUSTOMER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2005.OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ALTEC AT 919-528-2535. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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