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NHTSARecalled Dec 1, 2015 · #15V810000

Missing Welds or Incorrect Anvil Spacers

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 DC610 and DSC6 Brush Chippers manufactured June 1, 2011, to April 1, 2015. The affected brush chippers may have improper or missing welds. Additionally, the DSC6 chippers may be equipped with incorrect anvil spacers. Improper or missing welds and/or incorrect anvil spacers may cause the anvil to detach and interfere with the cutting blades, significantly damaging the chipper and increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Missing Welds or Incorrect Anvil Spacers
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
DC610, DSC6
UPCs

What you should do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any of the missing or incorrect anvil welds, and will replace the improper anvil spacers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 626.

View the official CPSC notice