Recall 10V465000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Report Date
20101005
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ALTEC | WC126 |
| 2008 | ALTEC | WC166 |
| 2009 | ALTEC | WC126 |
| 2009 | ALTEC | WC126A |
| 2009 | ALTEC | WC166 |
| 2009 | ALTEC | WC166A |
| 2010 | ALTEC | WC126A |
| 2010 | ALTEC | WC166A |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.