EquipmentRecall 12V-517 · 2011–2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. recall 12V-517 covers 205 2011–2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V517000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.