2003 Altec 4700 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Altec 4700. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Altec 4700
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
On certain utility service truck chassis equipped with altec electric hydraulic manual utility brake control, the units experience loss of brakes during and interference between the windshield wiper drive arm and brake line that runs between the chassis master cylinder and brake control inside the cab.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper linkage interference, and replace the necessary parts free of charge. This recall only involved one customer. The recall began on april 15, 2005. Owners may contact altec at 919-528-2535.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Altec 4700. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Altec 4700 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Altec 4700 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Altec 4700 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Altec 4700 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Altec 4700 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Altec 4700 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Altec 4700 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Altec 4700 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Altec 4700
How do I know if my 2003 Altec 4700 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Altec 4700; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Altec dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V200000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.