2018 Altec DC1317 Chipper
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2018 Altec DC1317 Chipper. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10191031Engine Power Source (EPS) has launched a technical bulletin for MVP controllers with potential memory loss. These controllers have a display on Altec DC1317 and DRM12 chippers. Affected units have the potential for the display to go blank due to a voltage drop during the boot-up cycle. This can be fixed by reloading the firmware and configuration files. Please refer to the communication from EPS. No action is required unless you are experiencing issues.
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