Recall 11V387000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Report Date
20110801
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Affected Vehicles
5 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THE SPINDLE ON THE AXLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHIPPER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ALTEC | DC912A |
| 2010 | ALTEC | DC912A |
| 2010 | ALTEC | WC126A |
| 2011 | ALTEC | DC912A |
| 2011 | ALTEC | WC126A |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.