2017 Altec DC1317 Chipper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other DC1317 Chipper years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2017 Altec DC1317 Chipper so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2017 Altec DC1317 Chipper recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Problem: 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.
Risk: An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
Other Altec DC1317 Chipper years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 DC1317 Chipper | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 DC1317 Chipper | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Altec DC1317 Chipper?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Altec DC1317 Chipper?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Altec DC1317 Chipper a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DC1317 Chipper model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.