Known Recalls

Model year record

2009 ALTEC DC1217

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V383000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Vehicles affected
227
Reported to NHTSA
2012-08-03
Owners notified
2012-08-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.