2011 Altec DC912A Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Altec DC912A. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 Altec DC912A
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Spindle (suspension)
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.
Remedy: 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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Altec DC912A. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Altec DC912A model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Altec DC912A model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Altec DC912A | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Altec DC912A | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Altec DC912A | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2011 Altec DC912A
How do I know if my 2011 Altec DC912A has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Altec DC912A; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Altec dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V387000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.