NHTSA recall campaign
11V238000
ManufacturerALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLCReported2011-04-14Affected132 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
IF THE WHEEL AND TIRE COMES OFF WHILE TRAVELING, DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →