Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 1996. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 23, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ALTEC/TRAILERS

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.

NHTSA ID: 96V179000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 825

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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