NHTSA Recall 15V810000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V810000; Date: Dec. 1, 2015
Improper or missing welds and/or incorrect anvil spacers may cause the anvil to detach and interfere with the cutting blades, significantly damaging the chipper and increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Altec Dc610 Brush Chipper; 2012 Altec Dc610 Brush Chipper; 2013 Altec Dc610 Brush Chipper; 2014 Altec Dc610 Brush Chipper; 2015 Altec Dc610 Brush Chipper; 2011 Altec Dsc6 Brush Chipper; 2012 Altec Dsc6 Brush Chipper; 2013 Altec Dsc6 Brush Chipper; 2014 Altec Dsc6 Brush Chipper; 2015 Altec Dsc6 Brush Chipper
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 718
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 dc610 and dsc6 brush chippers manufactured June 1, 2011, to April 1, 2015. The affected brush chippers may have improper or missing welds. Additionally, the dsc6 chippers may be equipped with incorrect anvil spacers.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any of the missing or incorrect anvil welds, and will replace the improper anvil spacers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is csn 626.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 19, 2016
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