Recall
Altec Dc1317 — 14V601000
NHTSA ID
14V601000
Make
Altec
Model
Dc1317
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2014-09-26
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
813
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 604
Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 DC1317 wood chippers manufactured September 1, 2011, to July 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the chipper cutting disc bearing to the unit may fail and the chipper disc may detach.
Consequence
If the disc detaches within the housing, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Remedy
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will replace the disc bearing mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 604.