Altec Recall 12V383000: Structure

NHTSA recall 12V383000 · announced August 3, 2012 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 227 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2008 Altec Dc1217
• 2009 Altec Dc1217
• 2008 Altec Dc1317
• 2009 Altec Dc1317
• 2008 Altec Dc1317hp
• 2009 Altec Dc1317hp
• 2010 Altec Dc1317hp
• 2011 Altec Dc1317hp

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.