Vehicle recall 11V387000 · August 1, 2011
Altec DC912A and WC126A
Fatigue failures can occur at the bearing grease hole located on the axle spindle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Altec's recall campaign number is mab 547.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
- 11V387000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 2011
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 547
- Owner notification
- August 17, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 210
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
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 (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Altec WC126A (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
Has your Altec been repaired?
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