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Altec DC1217 Recall 12V383: Structure

NHTSA campaign 12V383, reported August 3, 2012, 227 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V383ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Altec DC121720082009
Altec DC131720082009
Altec DC1317HP2008200920102011