2020 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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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.
- 10224818Altec has learned that certain DRM 12 and DRM 12he chippers built from 2014 to 2022 could develop fatigue cracks in the upper pivot housing weldment. If not addressed, these cracks can lead to damage of the chipper. The customer should inspect the upper pivot housing weldment on the affected chippers. Complete this no later than 30 days from the receipt of the notice.
- 10193578Altec has learned that the fender rubber on certain units built from July 2020 to October 2020 can become detached from the wheel well fender cutout of the utility body. Altec recommends that all fender rubber be inspected using the inspection procedure described in the SIL. If the installed fender rubber does not pass inspection, order and install the Fender Rubber Replacement Kit. If the fender rubber passes the inspection, complete the Inspection Sheet at the end of this document. No additional inspections are required.
- 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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