NHTSA Recall 11V387000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V387000; Date: Aug. 1, 2011
The spindle on the axle could fail allowing the wheel to separate from the chipper, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Altec Dc912a; 2010 Altec Dc912a; 2011 Altec Dc912a; 2010 Altec Wc126a; 2011 Altec Wc126a
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 210
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 17, 2011
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