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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V383000

2008 Altec Dc1317 | 2010 Altec Dc1317hp | 2009 Altec Dc1317hp | 2009 Altec Dc1217 | 2009 Altec Dc1317 | 2011 Altec Dc1317hp | 2008 Altec Dc1317hp | 2008 Altec Dc1217 — Structure

Published August 7, 2012 · Recall initiated: August 3, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V383000, published August 7, 2012 and initiated August 3, 2012. Recalling firm: ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC; 2008 Altec Dc1317 | 2010 Altec Dc1317hp | 2009 Altec Dc1317hp | 2009 Altec Dc1217 | 2009 Altec Dc1317 | 2011 Altec Dc1317hp | 2008 Altec Dc1317hp | 2008 Altec Dc1217 — Structure.

What's the hazard

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.

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
DC1317
Manufacturer
ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC
Lot
2008 ALTEC DC1317 | 2010 ALTEC DC1317HP | 2009 ALTEC DC1317HP | 2009 ALTEC DC1217 | 2009 ALTEC DC1317 | 2011 ALTEC DC1317HP | 2008 ALTEC DC1317HP | 2008 ALTEC DC1217
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Altec Dc1317 | 2010 Altec Dc1317hp | 2009 Altec Dc1317hp | 2009 Altec Dc1217 | 2009 Altec Dc1317 | 2011 Altec Dc1317hp | 2008 Altec Dc1317hp | 2008 Altec Dc1217 — Structure recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V383000 on August 7, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: DC1317.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)