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NHTSARecalled Oct 5, 2010 · #10V465000

FRAME INSPECTION

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Product details

Product
FRAME INSPECTION
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
WC126, WC166, WC126A, WC166A, 2008 THROUGH
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice