2012 Altec Freightliner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freightliner years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2012 Altec Freightliner so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2012 Altec Freightliner recalls (1)
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Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Altec Freightliner years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Freightliner | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Altec Freightliner?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Altec Freightliner?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Altec Freightliner a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freightliner model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.