Altec 4700 (2000) – 05V200000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

ALTEC

Model Of Vehicle

4700

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

05V200000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Effect Of Defect

This Interference Can Cause The Brake Line To Rupture. Serious Injury Or Death Can Result From Impairment Or Failure Of The Vehicle Brakes.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Altec Industries Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20000201

End Of Manufacture

20050331

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

125

Date Owners Notified

20050415

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Date Report Received

20050426

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard