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NHTSA recall 12V383000

Structure

Altec DC1217 and 2 more

Reported Aug 3, 2012227 vehicles affectedALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Maker’s number CSN 551

The defect

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.

The risk

If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Altec DC1217
20082009
Altec DC1317
20082009
Altec DC1317HP
2008200920102011

Notes

Altec Environmental Products' recall campaign number is CSN 551.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.