Vehicle recall 11V238000 · April 14, 2011
2009-2010 Altec DC912A
Aep is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 DC912A chipper units manufactured from January 2009, through September 2010, for wheel lug nuts that may become loose allowing the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Aep is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 DC912A chipper units manufactured from January 2009, through September 2010, for wheel lug nuts that may become loose allowing the wheel and/or tire to come off while traveling.
- Consequence
- If the wheel and tire comes off while traveling, death or serious injury may result.
- Remedy
- Aep will replace the axle hub/drums and wheel rims that have been repeatedly loose. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 20, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
- Notes
- Altec safety recall no.csn 543.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
- 11V238000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 2011
- Filed by
- ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 543
- Owner notification
- April 20, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 132
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec DC912A (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Has your Altec been repaired?
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