June 17, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V465000
Non-DOT Brake Line Fittings/FMVSS 106
If the brake lines leak, the parking brake may drag, increasing the risk of crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V465
Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 328
Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec AD108 Cable handlers and HLIW-T Trailer Mounted Insulator Washer vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with non-DOT brake line fittings that may leak at the air fittings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 106, "Brake Hoses."
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake line air fittings if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 13, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 723.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
34 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AD108 | 2003-2019 |
| ALTEC | HLIW-T | 2003-2019 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-19V465-5758.PDF 212.338KB
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V465-1590.PDF 212.335KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V465-2348.pdf 247.231KB
Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V465&docType=RCL
- Coated for corrosion resistance
- Most populare SAE sizes
- Many local parts stores rent out flaring tools free
- Auto Supplies Direct (70) Piece 3/16" & 1/4" Brake Line Fittings Kit (3/16" and 1/4" Tube Nuts, Unions, and Compression Fittings) for Cars and Trucks
- Contains a (30) Piece 3/16" Inverted Flare Brake Line Fittings Assortment, which Includes: (10) 3/16" Short Tube Nuts, (10) 3/16" Long Tube Nuts, and (10) 3/16" Unions
- Contains a (30) Piece 1/4" Inverted Flare Brake Line Fittings Assortment, which Includes: (10) 1/4" Short Tube Nuts, (10) 1/4" Long Tube Nuts, and (10) 1/4" Unions
- Contains (5) 3/16" OD Compression Brake Line Fittings
- Contains (5) 1/4" OD Compression Brake Line Fittings
- Contains fast moving 3/16" fittings to keep on hand when working with automotive hydraulic braking systems
- 10x1, 11x1.5, 12x1 and 13x1.5 mm
- 16 Total Fittings
- Coated for corrosion resistance
- Material is steel,Coating corrosion protection
- For Inverted Flares on 3/16 and 1/4 Tube
- Comply with SAE sizes
- For 3/16" Tube
- 3/8-24 Threads (standard 3/16" tube fitting size)
- 702x3 Weatherhead
- Pack of 3
- Brake Fitting Assortment
- Auto Supplies Direct 3/16" Inverted Flare Brake Line Fittings Assortment for Cars and Trucks
- Total of 15 Pieces - (5) 3/16" Tube Nuts, (5) 3/16" Long Tube Nuts, (5) 3/16" Unions
- Most Common 3/16" SAE Inverted Flare / Double Flare Size
- High Pressure Resistant, Constructed From Safe and Professional Quality Brass, Lead Free
- Compatible With 3/16" Steel, Copper, Nickel Poly Armour, and Cupronickel Tubing
- Auto Supplies Direct 1/4" Brake or Fuel Line Fittings Assortment for Cars and Trucks
- Total of (15) 1/4" Tube Line Fittings- (5) 1/4" Tube Nuts, (5) 1/4" Long Tube Nuts, (5) 1/4" Unions
- Most common SAE inverted flare / Double flare size
- Compatible With 1/4" Steel, Copper, Nickel, Poly Armour, and Cupronickel Tubing
- High Pressure Resistant, Constructed From Safe and Professional Quality Brass, Lead Free
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