Vehicle recall 12V383000 · August 3, 2012
Altec DC1317HP, DC1217 and 1 more model
Cracks could develop in the wood chipper frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Environmental Products (AEP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 DC1217 and DC1317 and model year 2008-2011 DC1317HP wood chippers. Cracks could develop in the wood chipper frame.
- Consequence
- If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage.
- Remedy
- AEP will notify owners, and dealers will install frame reinforcement kits to all affected units. The safety recall began on August 24, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Environmental Products at 1-877-462-5832.
- Notes
- Altec Environmental Products' recall campaign number is CSN 551.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V383000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 3, 2012
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 551
- Owner notification
- August 24, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 227
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec DC1217 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Altec DC1317 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Altec DC1317HP (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your Altec been repaired?
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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.