Vehicle recall 05V200000 · April 26, 2005

Altec 4300, 4700 and 3 more models

On certain utility service truck chassis equipped with altec electric hydraulic manual utility brake control, the units experience loss of brakes during and interference between…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain utility service truck chassis equipped with altec electric hydraulic manual utility brake control, the units experience loss of brakes during and interference between the windshield wiper drive arm and brake line that runs between the chassis master cylinder and brake control inside the cab.
Consequence: This interference can cause the brake line to rupture. Serious injury or death can result from impairment or failure of the vehicle brakes.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper linkage interference, and replace the necessary parts free of charge. This recall only involved one customer. The recall began on April 15, 2005. Owners may contact altec at 919-528-2535.
Notes: Customers may also 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V200000
Reported to NHTSA: April 26, 2005
Filed by: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Owner notification: April 15, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 125
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 05V200000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Altec 4300 (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Altec 4700 (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Altec 4900 (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Altec 7300 (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Altec 7400 (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

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