NHTSA Recall 12V517000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V517000; Date: Oct. 24, 2012
Due to not being the correct hardness, the wood chipper blades could fail during use causing the blade to separate. This could lead to personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper; 2012 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 205
Recall Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cfd 1217 wood chippers, manufactured between may 2011 through September 2012. The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners and will replace the blades, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2012. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:
Altec's recall number is mab 572. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 2012
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