OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 19V483000
NHTSA campaign 19V483000 covers 17 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 957 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received June 21, 2019 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 19V483000 says
Defect summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec TA45, TA50, TA55, TA60, L37, L39, LRV, LR7, A-T40C, T40P and AP45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components. The accessories utilizing chassis air supply may be missing pressure protection valves. The accessory lines may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system. Additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems.".
Consequence summary
Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 19V483000
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 724.
- Owner notification
- August 15, 2019
- Filing manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Component groups
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES