Structure: frame and membersRecall 10V-465 · Altec vehicles
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. recall 10V-465 covers 686 Altec vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V465000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 WC126 AND WC166, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 WC126A AND WC166A WOOD CHIPPER UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT FROM JANUARY 2008 THROUGH MAY 2010. IT WAS DISCOVERED CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FRAME RAILS OF WOOD CHIPPERS DUE TO CONCENTRATED LOADS ON THE FRAME RAIL FLANGE AT THE AXLE MOUNT.
The risk
WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
ALTEC SAFETY RECALL NO. CSN 531.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2008 to May 30, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.