Recall 11V238000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Report Date

20110414

Component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

AEP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DC912A CHIPPER UNITS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010, FOR WHEEL LUG NUTS THAT MAY BECOME LOOSE ALLOWING THE WHEEL AND/OR TIRE TO COME OFF WHILE TRAVELING.

Safety Consequence

IF THE WHEEL AND TIRE COMES OFF WHILE TRAVELING, DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.

Remedy

AEP WILL REPLACE THE AXLE HUB/DRUMS AND WHEEL RIMS THAT HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY LOOSE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2009	ALTEC	DC912A
2010	ALTEC	DC912A

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.