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- EQUIPMENT
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some brush chippers have improper or missing welds, and some DSC6 models may have incorrect anvil spacers. Over time, this can allow the anvil to detach and interfere with the cutting blades, which can significantly damage the chipper and increase the risk of injury.
If you own an affected chipper, Altec will notify you, and an authorized dealer will inspect the anvil welds and repair any that are missing or incorrect, and replace any improper anvil spacers, at no cost to you. You can contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183 and reference recall number CSN 626. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec DC610 Brush Chipper | 20112012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper | 20112012201320142015 |