Vehicle recall 21V133000 · March 3, 2021
Altec DC1317 Chipper and DRM12 Wood Chipper
The flexible section of the exhaust pipe may separate, creating an exhaust gas leak.
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 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.
- 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
- 21V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 3, 2021
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 802
- Owner notification
- April 28, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 355
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
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 Chipper (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
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.
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.