Altec WC126, WC126A, WC166, WC166A (2008-2010): Structure
Recall 10V465000 · Oct 5, 2010 · Altec Industries Inc.
686
vehicles affected
686
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10V465000
- Date
- Oct 5, 2010
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 686
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 2008-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 WC126 AND WC166, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 WC126A AND WC166A WOOD CHIPPER UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT FROM JANUARY 2008 THROUGH MAY 2010. IT WAS DISCOVERED CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FRAME RAILS OF WOOD CHIPPERS DUE TO CONCENTRATED LOADS ON THE FRAME RAIL FLANGE AT THE AXLE MOUNT.
What can happen
WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10V465000?
4 models: Altec WC126 (2008-2009), Altec WC126A (2009-2010), Altec WC166 (2008-2009) and 1 more, about 686 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10V465000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
What can happen?
WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.