2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 25, 2012 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

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NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper recalls (1)

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EquipmentOct 24, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V517000 · 205 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CFD 1217 Wood Chipper model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.