ALTEC WC166A 2009: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V465000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | WC166A | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-10-25 | 2010-10-05 | 2010-10-12 |
Production Dates: 2008-01-01 - 2010-05-30
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 531
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 686
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
