ALTEC DC1317 CHIPPER 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V133000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DC1317 CHIPPER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-28 2021-03-03 2021-03-03

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 802

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 355

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.

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.