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NHTSARecalled Sep 26, 2014 · #14V601000

Disc Chipper Fasteners may Fail

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the disc detaches within the housing, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

Product details

Product
Disc Chipper Fasteners may Fail
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
DC1317
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice