Altec recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 DC1317 and DRM12 Chippers equipped with a gasoline engine. The flexible section of the exhaust pipe may separate, creating an exhaust gas leak.
What could happen
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and owners will receive instructions to replace the flex pipe, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 802.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Dc1317 Chipper 2017–2019
- Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V133000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 28, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 355
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 802
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.
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.