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Altec WC166 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Altec WC166 (2008–2010).

2
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2008
year with most recalls

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Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 Altec WC16610
2009 Altec WC16620
2008 Altec WC16620

All Altec WC166 recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Altec WC166, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 13V503000 Reported 682 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010

  2. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 10V465000 Reported 686 vehicles potentially affected ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 2008, 2009

Other Altec models

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.