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2008 Altec WC166: federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2008 Altec WC166

These are federal recalls reported for the 2008 Altec WC166. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

13V-503 Open recall Oct 17, 2013

Altec Industries Inc.

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

Risk: If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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10V-465 Open recall Oct 5, 2010

ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

Risk: WHILE LOADING THE FRAME COULD BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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