repaired · 2015 Q1
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 Altec WC166aProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Altec WC166a. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-503 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Altec WC166a has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 Altec WC166a 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
Structure: frame and members
Risk. WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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 WC166a 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 WC166a median. How we score
'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2009 WC166a?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.