NHTSA recall 11V387000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Altec DC912A and 1 more
Reported Aug 1, 2011210 vehicles affectedALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Maker’s number MAB 547Built Jan 1, 2009 – Jul 31, 2011
The defect
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.
The risk
The spindle on the axle could fail allowing the wheel to separate from the chipper, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
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.