Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V517000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
205
Date Owners Notified
20121112
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20121024
Make Campaign Number
MAB 572