Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
WHISPER CHIPPER
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V179000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Electric
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19920522
End Of Manufacture
19960731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
825
Date Owners Notified
19961115
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960923