NHTSA campaign 96V179000
ALTEC, INCORPORATED recall 96V179000
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.
Reported 09/23/1996
What can happen
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.
Repair
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.
Components
- Service brakes, electric
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
1996 Altec WHISPER CHIPPERView records1996 Altec WHISPERDISCView records1995 Altec WHISPER CHIPPERView records1995 Altec WHISPERDISCView records1994 Altec WHISPER CHIPPERView records1994 Altec WHISPERDISCView records1993 Altec WHISPER CHIPPERView records1993 Altec WHISPERDISCView records1992 Altec WHISPER CHIPPERView records1992 Altec WHISPERDISCView records