Recall 96V179000: Altec, incorporated

Report received

Sep 23, 1996

Manufacturer

Altec, incorporated

Potentially affected

825vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.