NHTSA Recall 15V810000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 718 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Altec DC610 Brush Chipper.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V810000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 626 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 1, 2015 |
| Owner notification | January 19, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V810000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec DC610 Brush Chipper | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.