2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER
The 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Altec Industries, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER, potentially affecting up to 355 vehicles.
Recall 21V133000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 355 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
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 this recall is CSN 802.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER.
Safety Rating for the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER
Altec Industries, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIL 751 — EQUIPMENT
Altec has discovered that some of the fuel hoses used on chipper engines do not meet the proper specifications. While the fuel hose is not a safety concern, the hose does not meet the EPA permeation requirements per 40 CFR 1048.105. It is extremely important for the correct fuel line...
SIL 751 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Altec has discovered that some of the fuel hoses used on chipper engines do not meet the proper specifications. While the fuel hose is not a safety concern, the hose does not meet the EPA permeation requirements per 40 CFR 1048.105. It is extremely important for the correct fuel line...
SIL 705 — POWER TRAIN
SIL 705 notified customers of product upgrades to the wood chipper and chassis PTO system.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER
- 2017 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER — 0 complaints
- 2018 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER (current)
- 2019 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER — 0 complaints
- 2020 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER — 0 complaints
- 2021 ALTEC DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER — 0 complaints
Other ALTEC Models
- ALTEC AT200A — 3 total complaints
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 1 total complaint
- ALTEC 4300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4700 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4900 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7400 — 0 total complaints