Altec Recall 21V133000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust System
NHTSA recall 21V133000 · announced March 3, 2021 · filed by Altec Industries, Inc. · 355 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2017 Altec Dc1317 Chipper
- 2018 Altec Dc1317 Chipper
- 2019 Altec Dc1317 Chipper
- 2017 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper
- 2018 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper
- 2019 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.