Recall 15V810000: 2011–2015 Altec DC610 Brush Chipper, 2011–2015 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 1, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 718
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Altec DC610 Brush Chipper
- 2012 Altec DC610 Brush Chipper
- 2013 Altec DC610 Brush Chipper
- 2014 Altec DC610 Brush Chipper
- 2015 Altec DC610 Brush Chipper
- 2011 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper
- 2012 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper
- 2013 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper
- 2014 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper
- 2015 Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V810000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 626
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 19, 2016
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology