NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 Altec DC912A Recalls & Complaints
The 2010 Altec DC912A has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2010 Altec DC912A. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Altec DC912A. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
AXLE SPINDLES
NHTSA #11V387000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Spindle · NHTSA notice
Reported August 1, 2011 · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 210 vehicles
Altec campaign MAB 547 · Owners notified August 17, 2011 · Vehicles built January 1, 2009 – July 31, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 DC-912A AND MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 WC126A WOOD CHIPPERS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2009 THROUGH JULY 2011. FATIGUE FAILURES CAN OCCUR AT THE BEARING GREASE HOLE LOCATED ON THE AXLE SPINDLE.
Safety consequence
THE SPINDLE ON THE AXLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHIPPER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-435-9258.
Notes
ALTEC'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS MAB 547.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> .
WHEEL LUG NUTS
NHTSA #11V238000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice
Reported April 14, 2011 · ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC
Potentially affected: 132 vehicles
Altec campaign CSN 543 · Owners notified April 20, 2011 · Vehicles built January 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
AEP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DC912A CHIPPER UNITS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010, FOR WHEEL LUG NUTS THAT MAY BECOME LOOSE ALLOWING THE WHEEL AND/OR TIRE TO COME OFF WHILE TRAVELING.
Safety consequence
IF THE WHEEL AND TIRE COMES OFF WHILE TRAVELING, DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
Manufacturer remedy
AEP WILL REPLACE THE AXLE HUB/DRUMS AND WHEEL RIMS THAT HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY LOOSE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Notes
ALTEC SAFETY RECALL NO.CSN 543.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> .
Other Altec DC912A model years
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