Recall 21V133000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Report Date
20210303
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALTEC | DC1317 CHIPPER |
| 2017 | ALTEC | DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER |
| 2018 | ALTEC | DC1317 CHIPPER |
| 2018 | ALTEC | DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER |
| 2019 | ALTEC | DC1317 CHIPPER |
| 2019 | ALTEC | DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.