Altec recall: Structure
What is wrong
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 wc126 and wc166, model year 2009-2010 wc126a and wc166a wood chipper utility vehicles built from january 2008 through may 2010. It was discovered cracks may develop in the frame rails of wood chippers due to concentrated loads on the frame rail flange at the axle mount.
What could happen
While loading the frame could brake increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on october 25, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Wc126 2008–2009
- Altec Wc126A 2009–2010
- Altec Wc166 2008–2009
- Altec Wc166A 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V465000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 5, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 25, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 686
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2008 to May 30, 2010
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 531
Notes
Altec safety recall no. Csn 531.owners may also 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Suspension Oct 17, 2013
- Altec recall: Suspension Aug 1, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.