NHTSA recall 11V238000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Altec DC912A
Reported Apr 14, 2011132 vehicles affectedALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLCMaker’s number CSN 543Built Jan 1, 2009 – Sep 30, 2010
The defect
Aep IS recalling certain model year 2009-2010 dc912a chipper units manufactured from january 2009, through september 2010, for wheel lug nuts that may become loose allowing the wheel and/or tire to come off while traveling.
The risk
If the wheel and tire comes off while traveling, death or serious injury may result.
The remedy
Aep will replace the axle hub/drums and wheel rims that have been repeatedly loose. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 20, 2011. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.