Altec Wood Chipper Utility Vehicles Recalled for Frame Rail Cracks
Altec is recalling certain 2008-2010 wood chipper utility vehicles because frame rails may crack, increasing the risk of injury and property damage.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame rails) that could break, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 WC126 and WC166, and model year 2009-2010 WC126A and WC166A wood chipper utility vehicles. These vehicles were built from January 2008 through May 2010. The recall affects 686 units.
The recall is due to a defect where cracks may develop in the frame rails. This can happen because of concentrated loads on the frame rail flange at the axle mount. If the frame breaks while loading, it increases the risk of property damage and personal injury.
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected components free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2010. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC WC166, WC126A, WC166A, WC126
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
- Affected units
- 686
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- WC166
- WC126A
- WC166A
- WC126
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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