Vehicle recall 14V601000 · September 26, 2014

2011-2014 Altec DC1317

In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the chipper cutting disc bearing to the unit may fail and the chipper disc may detach.

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

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the disc detaches within the housing, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: 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: 14V601000
Reported to NHTSA: September 26, 2014
Filed by: Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 604
Owner notification: October 29, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected: 813
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 14V601000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Altec DC1317 (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

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