NHTSA Recall 14V601000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 813 vehicles. It affects 2011–2014 Altec DC1317.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V601000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 604 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | September 26, 2014 |
| Owner notification | October 29, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the disc detaches within the housing, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V601000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.