The defect
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 WC126/166 and WC126A/166A Wood Chippers with various frame and axle combinations. In certain combinations, the bracket attaching the axle to the chipper may develop cracks and break.
The risk
If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 581.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec WC126 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Altec WC126A | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Altec WC166 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Altec WC166A | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec WC126 | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec WC126 | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec WC126 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec WC126A | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec WC126A | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec WC126A | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec WC166 | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec WC166 | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec WC166 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec WC166A | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec WC166A | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec WC166A | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
Other suspension recalls in 2013
24 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the suspension; Altec Industries Inc. filed 95 campaigns in all.
| 13V628000 18 Dec 2013 | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 13V622000 16 Dec 2013 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 13V560000 7 Nov 2013 | Terex Advance |
| 13V556000 6 Nov 2013 | Hyundai Motor Company |
| 13V550000 5 Nov 2013 | Kia Motors Corporation |
| 13V547000 31 Oct 2013 | Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America |
| 13V543000 31 Oct 2013 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 13V545000 31 Oct 2013 | Blue Bird Body Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013