NHTSA recall 14V601000
Equipment
Altec DC1317
Reported Sep 26, 2014813 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 604Built Sep 1, 2011 – Jul 14, 2014
The defect
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 remedy
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.