NHTSA Recall 12V383000
Filed by ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 2012-08-03. An estimated 227 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 551
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.