Altec recall: Structure
What is wrong
Altec Environmental Products (AEP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 DC1217 and DC1317 and model year 2008-2011 DC1317HP wood chippers. Cracks could develop in the wood chipper frame.
What could happen
If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage.
The fix
AEP will notify owners, and dealers will install frame reinforcement kits to all affected units. The safety recall began on August 24, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Environmental Products at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Dc1217 2008–2009
- Altec Dc1317 2008–2009
- Altec Dc1317Hp 2008–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V383000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 3, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 24, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 227
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 551
Notes
Altec Environmental Products' recall campaign number is CSN 551.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Equipment Sep 26, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.