NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Altec DC1317HP Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Altec DC1317HP has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 Altec DC1317HP. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Altec DC1317HP. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Frame Cracks
NHTSA #12V383000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported August 3, 2012 · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 227 vehicles
Altec campaign CSN 551 · Owners notified August 24, 2012
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage.
Manufacturer 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.
Other Altec DC1317HP model years
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