2009–2010 Altec DC912A recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the wheel and tire comes off while traveling, death or serious injury may result.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 11V238000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 543
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 132
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 20, 2011
- Built
- Jan 1, 2009 – Sep 30, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Altec safety recall no.csn 543.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 .