2009 Altec DC912A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other DC912A years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Altec DC912A so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2009 Altec DC912A recalls (2)
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Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Problem: 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.
Risk: The spindle on the axle could fail allowing the wheel to separate from the chipper, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Altec DC912A years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 DC912A | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 DC912A | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Altec DC912A?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Altec DC912A?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Altec DC912A a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DC912A model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.