Recall
Altec Am55 — 05V264000
NHTSA ID
05V264000
Make
Altec
Model
Am55
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2005-06-09
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Units Affected
38
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
THESE VEHICLES WERE ONLY PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY IN EDISON, NEW JERSEY. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.