Vehicle recall 12V483000 · October 3, 2012
2011-2012 Altec Freightliner
Due to improper installation, the air supply line of the front brakes is susceptible to kinking.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V483000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 3, 2012
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 571
- Owner notification
- January 4, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,807
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec Freightliner (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Has your Altec been repaired?
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