Vehicle recall 05V264000 · June 9, 2005
Altec AM55, L Series and 2 more models
On certain aerial devices mounted on GMC C7500 truck chassis and equipped with an altec electric-air/manual trailer brake control, the two-way check valve could be installed in…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain aerial devices mounted on GMC C7500 truck chassis and equipped with an altec electric-air/manual trailer brake control, the two-way check valve could be installed in either the front or rear brake system in such a manner that stops air flow to that particular part of the chassis brake system.
- Consequence
- This could cause a partial loss of braking capability.
- Remedy
- These vehicles were only provided to the public service electric and gas company in edison, new jersey. All vehicles have been repaired.
- 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
- 05V264000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2005
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Owner notification
- May 27, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec AM55 (2004): 2004
- Altec L Series (2004): 2004
- Altec LBH (2004): 2004
- Altec LRV (2004): 2004
Has your Altec been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.