2009–2010 Altec DC912A Recall: Wheels
NHTSA campaign 11V238000 · Wheels · filed Apr 14, 2011 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
AEP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DC912A CHIPPER UNITS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010, FOR WHEEL LUG NUTS THAT MAY BECOME LOOSE ALLOWING THE WHEEL AND/OR TIRE TO COME OFF WHILE TRAVELING.
The risk
IF THE WHEEL AND TIRE COMES OFF WHILE TRAVELING, DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
AEP WILL REPLACE THE AXLE HUB/DRUMS AND WHEEL RIMS THAT HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY LOOSE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
ALTEC SAFETY RECALL NO.CSN 543.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 11V238000 (manufacturer number CSN 543). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.