Altec Recalls 2008-2010 Wood Chippers Due to Axle Bracket Cracks
Altec is recalling 2008-2010 WC126 and WC166 wood chippers because axle brackets may crack and break, potentially causing the axle to separate and increasing crash risk.
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 (axle bracket failure) that could lead to axle separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 WC126, WC166, WC126A, and WC166A wood chippers. The recall involves units with various frame and axle combinations where the bracket attaching the axle to the chipper may develop cracks and break.
If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 682 units. Altec will notify owners, and service personnel will check and replace any axles as necessary, free of charge.
The recall began on November 15, 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 581. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC WC126, WC166A, WC126A, WC166
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Wood Chipper
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 682
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)
- WC126
- WC166A
- WC126A
- WC166
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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