Recall 11V238000: Altec environmental products, llc

Report received

Apr 14, 2011

Manufacturer

Altec environmental products, llc

Potentially affected

132vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the wheel and tire comes off while traveling, death or serious injury may result.

Remedy

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.