The worst 2018 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper problems
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 21V133000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Altec has learned that certain DRM 12 and DRM 12he chippers built from 2014 to 2022 could develop fatigue...
- Engine Power Source (EPS) has launched a technical bulletin for MVP controllers with potential memory loss
- Altec has discovered that some of the fuel hoses used on chipper engines do not meet the proper specifications
- SIL 705 notified customers of product upgrades to the wood chipper and chassis PTO system.
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Questions about the 2018 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper
Is the 2018 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2018 Altec Drm12 Wood Chipper have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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