2014 Altec Hliw-T problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2019-06-17 · campaign 19V465000 · 328 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: If the brake lines leak, the parking brake may drag, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake line air fittings if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 723.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2019-10-18 · SIL 738 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the hot line insulator wash-trailer (hliw-t) tank lid should be open when filling the tank with water. if the tank lid is left closed while filling, pressure can build up in the tank forcing the lid to swing open possibly causing personal injury. altec is providing two english placards warning of t
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.