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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V387000

2011 Altec Wc126a | 2011 Altec Dc912a | 2010 Altec Wc126a | 2010 Altec Dc912a | 2009 Altec Dc912a — Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

Published August 2, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 1, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V387000, published August 2, 2011 and initiated August 1, 2011. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2011 Altec Wc126a | 2011 Altec Dc912a | 2010 Altec Wc126a | 2010 Altec Dc912a | 2009 Altec Dc912a — Suspension: rear: axle: spindle.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
WC126A
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2011 ALTEC WC126A | 2011 ALTEC DC912A | 2010 ALTEC WC126A | 2010 ALTEC DC912A | 2009 ALTEC DC912A
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Altec Wc126a | 2011 Altec Dc912a | 2010 Altec Wc126a | 2010 Altec Dc912a | 2009 Altec Dc912a — Suspension: rear: axle: spindle recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V387000 on August 2, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: WC126A.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)