Altec · United States · Crit
Altec DC1317 Chipper, DRM12 Wood Chipper: Engine and engine cooling — exhaust system
Affects Altec DC1317 Chipper, DRM12 Wood Chipper · 2017–2019 — about 355 vehicles.
The hazard
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational