2013 Altec Dc610 Brush Chipper Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V810000
Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 626
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 2011
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: January 19th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.