NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Missing Welds or Incorrect Anvil Spacers
NHTSA #15V810000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported December 1, 2015 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 718 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 626 · Owners notified January 19, 2016 · Vehicles built June 1, 2011 – April 1, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 DC610 and DSC6 Brush Chippers manufactured June 1, 2011, to April 1, 2015. The affected brush chippers may have improper or missing welds. Additionally, the DSC6 chippers may be equipped with incorrect anvil spacers.
Safety consequence
Improper or missing welds and/or incorrect anvil spacers may cause the anvil to detach and interfere with the cutting blades, significantly damaging the chipper and increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any of the missing or incorrect anvil welds, and will replace the improper anvil spacers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 626.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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