Altec recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Altec is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 DC-912a and model year 2010 and 2011 wc126a wood chippers manufactured from january 2009 through july 2011. Fatigue failures can occur at the bearing grease hole located on the axle spindle.
What could happen
The spindle on the axle could fail allowing the wheel to separate from the chipper, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the axles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-435-9258.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Dc912A 2009–2011
- Altec Wc126A 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V387000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 1, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 17, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 210
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2009 to Jul 31, 2011
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
- Maker's own recall number
- MAB 547
Notes
Altec's recall campaign number is mab 547.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: Structure Oct 5, 2010
- Altec recall: Wheels Apr 14, 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.