The Recall Desk
CriticalNHTSA·11V238000·Announced 2011-04-14

Altec DC912A Chipper Recalled for Loose Wheel Lug Nuts

Altec Environmental Products is recalling 2009-2010 DC912A chipper units because wheel lug nuts may loosen, allowing the wheel to come off while traveling.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that if the wheel comes off while traveling, 'death or serious injury may result,' which meets the NHTSA criterion for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Altec Environmental Products, LLC is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 DC912A chipper units manufactured between January 2009 and September 2010. The recall involves 132 units where wheel lug nuts may become loose, potentially allowing the wheel and/or tire to come off while the vehicle is traveling.

If the wheel and tire come off while traveling, death or serious injury may result. The safety recall began on April 20, 2011.

Owners should contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 to arrange for the corrective action. Altec will replace the axle hub/drums and wheel rims that have been repeatedly loose at no charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC DC912A
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural/Industrial Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
132

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 (1)

  • DC912A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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