Altec WC126, WC126A, WC166, WC166A (2008-2010): Suspension
Recall 13V503000 · Oct 17, 2013 · Altec Industries Inc.
682
vehicles affected
682
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V503000
- Date
- Oct 17, 2013
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 682
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2008-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V503000?
4 models: Altec WC126 (2008-2010), Altec WC126A (2008-2010), Altec WC166 (2008-2010) and 1 more, about 682 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V503000?
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.
What can happen?
If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.