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NHTSARecalled Apr 14, 2011 · #11V238000

WHEEL LUG NUTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
WHEEL LUG NUTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC
Model numbers
DC912A
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice