2008–2009 Altec WC126 & 2009–2010 Altec WC126A + 2 more recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
While loading the frame could brake increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V465000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 531
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 686
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 25, 2010
- Built
- Jan 1, 2008 – May 30, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Altec safety recall no. Csn 531.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .