Vehicle recall 96V179000 · September 23, 1996
Altec Whisper Chipper and Whisperdisc
The brake wire inside the trailer brake wiring plug was connected to the wrong terminal and, therefore, not properly connected to the switch in the truck cab which controls the…
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- Summary
- The brake wire inside the trailer brake wiring plug was connected to the wrong terminal and, therefore, not properly connected to the switch in the truck cab which controls the trailer brakes.
- Consequence
- The trailer brakes may be inoperable or could inadvertently be applied when the truck chassis lights are switched on, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- The trailer brake wiring will be inspected and corrected if necessary. Owners can perform this inspection and replace or have a dealer do the necessary corrections if they so desire.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin November 15, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact altec at 1-919-528-2535. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V179000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 23, 1996
- Filed by
- ALTEC, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- November 15, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 825
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, electric
Vehicles covered
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