Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
DC912A
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V387000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Effect Of Defect
The Spindle On The Axle Could Fail Allowing The Wheel To Separate From The Chipper, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090101
End Of Manufacture
20110731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
210
Date Owners Notified
20110817
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Environmental Products, Llc
Date Report Received
20110801
Make Campaign Number
MAB 547