Altec DC610 Brush Chipper, DSC6 Brush Chipper: Equipment

Affects Altec DC610 Brush Chipper, DSC6 Brush Chipper · 2011–2015 — about 718 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational