2011–2012 Altec Freightliner Recall: Due to improper installation, the air supply line of the front brakes is…
NHTSA campaign 12V483000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Oct 3, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vehicles mounted on a Freightliner chassis. Due to improper installation, the air supply line of the front brakes is susceptible to kinking.
The risk
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Altec will notify owners, and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 4, 2013. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Altec's recall campaign number is MAB 571.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Freightliner | 2011, 2012 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V483000 (manufacturer number MAB 571). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.