Altec Environmental Products (AEP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 DC1217 and DC1317 and model year 2008-2011 DC1317HP wood chippers. Cracks could develop in the wood chipper frame.
Altec Industries – Frame Cracks
| Report Received Date | 08/03/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V383000 |
| Consequence Summary | If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage. |
| Corrective Action | AEP will notify owners, and dealers will install frame reinforcement kits to all affected units. The safety recall began on August 24, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Environmental Products at 1-877-462-5832. |
| Recall Code | CSN 551 |
| Potentially Affected | 227 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V383000) |
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