Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V387000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V387000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Includes 210 affected units, AXLE SPINDLES, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V387000
Report Received Date: 2011-08-01T00:00:00
Subject: Axle spindles
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 210

Details

MFR Campaign Number: MAB 547
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The spindle on the axle could fail allowing the wheel to separate from the chipper, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fbir~qnjh~zfjb
NHTSA ID: 11V387000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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