Altec recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Aep is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 dc912a chipper units manufactured from january 2009, through september 2010, for wheel lug nuts that may become loose allowing the wheel and/or tire to come off while traveling.
What could happen
If the wheel and tire comes off while traveling, death or serious injury may result.
The fix
Aep will replace the axle hub/drums and wheel rims that have been repeatedly loose. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Dc912A 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V238000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Environmental Products, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 14, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 20, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 132
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2009 to Sep 30, 2010
- Part
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 543
Notes
Altec safety recall no.csn 543.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 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.