ALTEC DSC6 BRUSH CHIPPER 2014: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V810000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DSC6 BRUSH CHIPPER 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-19 2015-12-01 2015-12-01

Production Dates: 2011-06-01 - 2015-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 626

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 718

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 DC610 and DSC6 Brush Chippers manufactured June 1, 2011, to April 1, 2015. The affected brush chippers may have improper or missing welds. Additionally, the DSC6 chippers may be equipped with incorrect anvil spacers.

Consequence

Improper or missing welds and/or incorrect anvil spacers may cause the anvil to detach and interfere with the cutting blades, significantly damaging the chipper and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any of the missing or incorrect anvil welds, and will replace the improper anvil spacers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 626.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.