2010 ALTEC WC126A — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 ALTEC WC126A
The 2010 ALTEC WC126A has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
Recalls for the 2010 ALTEC WC126A
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 ALTEC WC126A, potentially affecting up to 1,578 vehicles.
Recall 13V503000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 682 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 11V387000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
| 210 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE SPINDLE ON THE AXLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHIPPER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 10V465000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 686 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 ALTEC WC126A
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 ALTEC WC126A.
Safety Rating for the 2010 ALTEC WC126A
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 ALTEC WC126A in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 ALTEC WC126A
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 ALTEC WC126A
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC WC126A
- 2008 ALTEC WC126A — 0 complaints
- 2009 ALTEC WC126A — 0 complaints
- 2010 ALTEC WC126A (current)
- 2011 ALTEC WC126A — 0 complaints
Other ALTEC Models
- ALTEC AT200A — 3 total complaints
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 1 total complaint
- ALTEC 4300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4700 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4900 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7400 — 0 total complaints