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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V601000

2012 Altec Dc1317 | 2013 Altec Dc1317 | 2014 Altec Dc1317 | 2011 Altec Dc1317 — Equipment

Published September 26, 2014 · Recall initiated: September 26, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V601000, published September 26, 2014. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2012 Altec Dc1317 | 2013 Altec Dc1317 | 2014 Altec Dc1317 | 2011 Altec Dc1317 — Equipment.

What's the hazard

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 DC1317 wood chippers manufactured September 1, 2011, to July 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the chipper cutting disc bearing to the unit may fail and the chipper disc may detach.

What to do

Altec has notified owners, and dealers will replace the disc bearing mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 604.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
DC1317
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2012 ALTEC DC1317 | 2013 ALTEC DC1317 | 2014 ALTEC DC1317 | 2011 ALTEC DC1317
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Altec Dc1317 | 2013 Altec Dc1317 | 2014 Altec Dc1317 | 2011 Altec Dc1317 — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V601000 on September 26, 2014. Reported hazard: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 DC1317 wood chippers manufactured September 1, 2011, to July 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the chipper cutting disc bearing to the unit may fail and the chipper disc may detach.

What should I do if I have this product?

Altec has notified owners, and dealers will replace the disc bearing mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 604.

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)