2009 Altec Wc166 | 2010 Altec Wc126a | 2008 Altec Wc166 | 2009 Altec Wc166a | 2008 Altec Wc126 | 2009 Altec Wc126 | 2009 Altec Wc126a | 2010 Altec Wc166a — Structure: frame and members
Published October 12, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 5, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V465000, published October 12, 2010 and initiated October 5, 2010. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2009 Altec Wc166 | 2010 Altec Wc126a | 2008 Altec Wc166 | 2009 Altec Wc166a | 2008 Altec Wc126 | 2009 Altec Wc126 | 2009 Altec Wc126a | 2010 Altec Wc166a — Structure: frame and members.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- WC166
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 ALTEC WC166 | 2010 ALTEC WC126A | 2008 ALTEC WC166 | 2009 ALTEC WC166A | 2008 ALTEC WC126 | 2009 ALTEC WC126 | 2009 ALTEC WC126A | 2010 ALTEC WC166A
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Altec Wc166 | 2010 Altec Wc126a | 2008 Altec Wc166 | 2009 Altec Wc166a | 2008 Altec Wc126 | 2009 Altec Wc126 | 2009 Altec Wc126a | 2010 Altec Wc166a — Structure: frame and members recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V465000 on October 12, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: WC166.