EquipmentRecall 14V-601 · 2011–2014 Altec DC1317
Altec Industries Inc. recall 14V-601 covers 813 2011–2014 Altec DC1317 for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V601000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the disc detaches within the housing, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
The fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 2011 to July 14, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.