Recall 96V179000 — SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC Defect in 1992-1996 ALTEC WHISPER CHIPPER
RECALL This recall affects up to 825 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V179000 |
| Manufacturer | ALTEC, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 825 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for ALTEC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V890000 | 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 152 | |
| 25V909000 | 2023 ALTEC AN55 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP | 18 | |
| 25V810000 | 2024 ALTEC AT SERIES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 37 | |
| 25V650000 | 2025 ALTEC AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 268 | |
| 25V661000 | 2024 ALTEC FOSV-CA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 30 | |
| 25V629000 | 2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 135 | |
| 25V651000 | 2025 ALTEC A CLASS | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 77 | |
| 25V581000 | 2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 19 | |
| 25V562000 | 2025 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 903 | |
| 25V529000 | 2024 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 124 |