Vehicle recall 12V517000 · October 24, 2012
2011-2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper
The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 CFD 1217 wood chippers, manufactured between May 2011 through September 2012. The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications.
- Consequence
- Due to not being the correct hardness, the wood chipper blades could fail during use causing the blade to separate. This could lead to personal injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and will replace the blades, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
- Notes
- Altec's recall number is MAB 572.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V517000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 2012
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 572
- Owner notification
- November 12, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 205
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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