NHTSA Recall 10V465000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V465000; Date: Oct. 5, 2010
While loading the frame could brake increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Altec WC126; 2009 Altec WC126; 2009 Altec Wc126a; 2010 Altec Wc126a; 2008 Altec WC166; 2009 Altec WC166; 2009 Altec Wc166a; 2010 Altec Wc166a
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 686
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 25, 2010
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