Known Recalls

Model year record

2017 ALTEC DC1317 Chipper

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V133000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
355
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-03
Owners notified
2021-04-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.