Recall 11V387000: Altec industries inc.

Report received

Aug 1, 2011

Manufacturer

Altec industries inc.

Potentially affected

210vehicles

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

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.

Possible consequence

The spindle on the axle could fail allowing the wheel to separate from the chipper, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

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.