Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 9, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKE CHECK VALVE

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.

NHTSA ID: 05V264000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Corrective Action:

THESE VEHICLES WERE ONLY PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY IN EDISON, NEW JERSEY. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 26, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC MANUAL UTILITY BRAKE CONTROL

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.

NHTSA ID: 05V200000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 125

Consequence Summary:

THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO RUPTURE. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT FROM IMPAIRMENT OR FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE BRAKES.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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