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2019 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2019 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper

These are federal recalls reported for the 2019 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

21V-133 Open recall Mar 3, 2021

Altec Industries, Inc.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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