Make : ALTEC Model : WHISPER CHIPPER Year : 1994
Build Dates : 19920522 - 19960731
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V179000
Date Owners Notified: 19961115 Date Received by ODI: 19960923 Date Added to Database: 19960926
Manufacturer(s) Involved: ALTEC, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 825
Summary of the Safety Concern:
      THE BRAKE WIRE INSIDE THE TRAILER BRAKE WIRING PLUG WAS CONNECTED TO THE WRONG TERMINAL AND, THEREFORE, NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE SWITCH IN THE TRUCK CAB WHICH CONTROLS THE TRAILER BRAKES.
Consequence:
      THE TRAILER BRAKES MAY BE INOPERABLE OR COULD INADVERTENTLY BE APPLIED WHEN THE TRUCK CHASSIS LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
      THE TRAILER BRAKE WIRING WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. OWNERS CAN PERFORM THIS INSPECTION AND REPLACE OR HAVE A DEALER DO THE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS IF THEY SO DESIRE.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).



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