How many recalls does the 2017 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper have?

The 2017 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2017 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper has an open recall?

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2017 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 355 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21V133000 2021-03-03 355 affected

Defect

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.

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.