| Make : ALTEC | Model : WHISPERDISC | Year : 1992 |
| 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. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 825 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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