ALTEC DC1317HP 2008: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V383000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DC1317HP 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-08-24 2012-08-03 2012-08-07

Manufacturers Involved: ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 551

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 227

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.