3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Posted on: 2011-08-02
Description
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.
Consequence
The spindle on the axle could fail allowing the wheel to separate from the chipper, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Posted on: 2010-10-12
Description
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.
Consequence
While loading the frame could brake increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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 .
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2013-11-01
Description
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 wc126/166 and wc126a/166a wood chippers with various frame and axle combinations. In certain combinations, the bracket attaching the axle to the chipper may develop cracks and break.
Consequence
If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners and service personnel will check and replace any axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 15, 2013. Owner's may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is csn 581.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.