2008 Altec WC166 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Altec WC166. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Altec WC166
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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Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
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…
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Frame and members (structure)
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Altec WC166. 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 WC166 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Altec WC166 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Altec WC166 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Altec WC166 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Altec WC166 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Altec WC166
How do I know if my 2008 Altec WC166 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Altec WC166; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 10V465000).
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.