The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Whisper Chipper | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Altec Whisperdisc | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec Whisper Chipper | 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Whisper Chipper | 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Whisper Chipper | 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Whisper Chipper | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Whisper Chipper | 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Whisperdisc | 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Whisperdisc | 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Whisperdisc | 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Whisperdisc | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Whisperdisc | 1996 | 0 | 1 |