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NHTSARecalled Aug 1, 2011 · #11V387000

AXLE SPINDLES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. THE SPINDLE ON THE AXLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHIPPER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Product details

Product
AXLE SPINDLES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
2011 DC, 2010 AND, WC126A, 2009 THROUGH
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice