NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Altec Freightliner Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Altec Freightliner has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2012 Altec Freightliner. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Altec Freightliner. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Front Brake Line may Kink
NHTSA #12V483000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 3, 2012 · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 1,807 vehicles
Altec campaign MAB 571 · Owners notified January 4, 2013
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vehicles mounted on a Freightliner chassis. Due to improper installation, the air supply line of the front brakes is susceptible to kinking.
Safety consequence
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 4, 2013. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes
Altec's recall campaign number is MAB 571.Customers may 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.
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