Recall 12V383000

STRUCTURE

Report Date
20120803
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 ALTEC DC1217
2008 ALTEC DC1317
2008 ALTEC DC1317HP
2009 ALTEC DC1217
2009 ALTEC DC1317
2009 ALTEC DC1317HP
2010 ALTEC DC1317HP
2011 ALTEC DC1317HP

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.