NHTSA Recall 12V517000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2012-10-24. An estimated 205 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 CFD 1217 wood chippers, manufactured between May 2011 through September 2012. The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications.
Risk
Due to not being the correct hardness, the wood chipper blades could fail during use causing the blade to separate. This could lead to personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners and will replace the blades, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Manufacturer campaign number: MAB 572
Notes
Altec's recall number is MAB 572.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.