Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V503000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Altec Industries Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-10-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V503000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Vehicles affected
682
Reported to NHTSA
2013-10-17
Owners notified
2013-11-15

Defect 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.

Safety risk

If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
ALTEC WC1262010 2009 2008
ALTEC WC126A2010 2009 2008
ALTEC WC1662010 2009 2008
ALTEC WC166A2010 2009 2008

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.