Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 21V-133 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries, Inc. recall 21V-133 covers 355 Altec vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V133000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.