Vehicle recall 10V465000 · October 5, 2010
Altec WC126, WC126A and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Altec safety recall no. Csn 531.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V465000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2010
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 531
- Owner notification
- October 25, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 686
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec WC126 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Altec WC126A (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Altec WC166 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Altec WC166A (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Has your Altec been repaired?
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