Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
AM55
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V264000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause A Partial Loss Of Braking Capability.
Fix Defect
These Vehicles Were Only Provided To The Public Service Electric And Gas Company In Edison, New Jersey. All Vehicles Have Been Repaired.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040801
End Of Manufacture
20041231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38
Date Owners Notified
20050527
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050609