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SevereNHTSA·13V503000·Announced 2013-10-17

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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, WC126A, WC166A, 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
  • WC126A
  • WC166A
  • WC166

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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