NHTSA Campaign 10V465000 — ALTEC WC166 2009 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Structured reference page built from public recall data. Campaign: 10V465000. Vehicle: ALTEC WC166. Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V465000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | ALTEC WC166 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Manufacturer | ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | CSN 531 |
Official summary
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.
Official consequence
WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Official remedy
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.
Official notes
ALTEC SAFETY RECALL NO. CSN 531.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 84940 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V465000 |
| Make | ALTEC |
| Model | WC166 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | CSN 531 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Manufacturer Name | ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2008-01-01 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-05-30 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 686 |
| Action Date | 2010-10-25 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Report Date | 2010-10-05 |
| Notification Date | 2010-10-12 |
| Official Summary | 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. |
| Official Consequence | WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Official Remedy | 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | ALTEC SAFETY RECALL NO. CSN 531.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000037697000979770000000273 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |