ALTEC 2012 ALTEC DC1317 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 ALTEC DC1317
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2012 ALTEC DC1317 vehicles due to equipment issues. If the disc detaches within the housing, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or those nearby..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the disc detaches within the housing, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026