2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 3, 2021 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other DRM12 Wood Chipper years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Altec DRM12 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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2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:exhaust systemMar 3, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V133000 · 355 vehicles

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 DRM12 Wood Chipper years

← 2017 DRM12 Wood Chipper · 2019 DRM12 Wood Chipper →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2019 DRM12 Wood Chipper01
201801
2017 DRM12 Wood Chipper01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper?

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

Was the 2018 Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DRM12 Wood Chipper model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.