Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper (2017–2019).
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper | 1 | 0 |
All Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper recalls (1)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 DC1317 and DRM12 Chippers equipped with a gasoline engine. The flexible section of the exhaust pipe may separate, creating an exhaust gas leak.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and owners will receive instructions to replace the flex pipe, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for…
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.