Altec Freightliner: Service brakes — and fittings

Affects Altec Freightliner · 2011–2012 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational