2010 Altec WC126A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other WC126A years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2010 Altec WC126A so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2010 Altec WC126A recalls (3)
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Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 WC126/166 and WC126A/166A Wood Chippers with various frame and axle combinations. In certain combinations, the bracket attaching the axle to the chipper may develop cracks and break.
Risk: If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Altec will notify owners and service personnel will check and replace any axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 581.
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.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 wc126 and wc166, model year 2009-2010 wc126a and wc166a wood chipper utility vehicles built from january 2008 through may 2010. It was discovered cracks may develop in the frame rails of wood chippers due to concentrated loads on the frame rail flange at the axle mount.
Risk: While loading the frame could brake increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on october 25, 2010. 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 WC126A years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 WC126A | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 WC126A | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 WC126A | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Altec WC126A?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Altec WC126A?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Altec WC126A a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other WC126A model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.