2009 Altec DC912aProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Altec DC912a. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 1, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Altec DC912a has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2009 Altec DC912a recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Axle: spindle

Recall 11V-387 · Aug 1, 2011 · 210 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 11V-238 · Apr 14, 2011 · 132 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Altec.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other DC912a year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the DC912a median. How we score

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Own a 2009 DC912a?

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