Altec Ta Series, TA55 +2 more: Other

Affects Altec Ta Series, TA55, TA60, AP45A · 2007–2015 — about 5 vehicles.

The hazard

Please see Transport Canada recall 2022-223. Issue: Accessories using chassis air supply could be missing pressure protection valves. This could cause a loss of air pressure to the service brakes through the accessory air system. Safety Risk: A loss of pressure to the service brakes could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Altec Industries will notify owners by mail and instruct them to inspect their unit for proper pressure protection installations. If the unit fails the inspection, owners are to install the missing pressure protection valves.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

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