ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V133000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DRM12 WOOD 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
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.
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
