Does the 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Altec dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Altec been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper recalls, newest first

March 3, 2021NHTSA 21V133000355 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Altec dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.