Recall 15V810000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2011-2015 ALTEC DSC6 BRUSH CHIPPER
RECALL This recall affects up to 718 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V810000 |
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 718 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2011 ALTEC DC610 BRUSH CHIPPER, 2011 ALTEC DSC6 BRUSH CHIPPER, 2012 ALTEC DC610 BRUSH CHIPPER, 2012 ALTEC DSC6 BRUSH CHIPPER, 2013 ALTEC DC610 BRUSH CHIPPER, 2013 ALTEC DSC6 BRUSH CHIPPER, 2014 ALTEC DSC6 BRUSH CHIPPER, 2014 ALTEC DC610 BRUSH CHIPPER, 2015 ALTEC DC610 BRUSH CHIPPER, 2015 ALTEC DSC6 BRUSH CHIPPER
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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.
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.
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