2017 Altec Dc1317 Chipper problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2021-03-03 · campaign 21V133000 · 355 vehicles
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.
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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2021-04-28 · CSR 513 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine power source (eps) has launched a technical bulletin for mvp controllers with potential memory loss. these controllers have a display on altec dc1317 and drm12 chippers. affected units have the potential for the display to go blank due to a voltage drop during the boot-up cycle. this can be
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.