Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V517000 Reported October 24, 2012

Wood chipper blades may separate

Q: What is recall 12V517000?

NHTSA recall 12V517000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on October 24, 2012. It addresses: Wood chipper blades may separate. The recall affects approximately 205 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 205 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V517000

Manufacturer Campaign

MAB 572

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

205

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 24, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V517000 or campaign MAB 572.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V517000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V517000?

NHTSA recall 12V517000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on October 24, 2012. It addresses: Wood chipper blades may separate. The recall affects approximately 205 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V517000 or the manufacturer campaign number MAB 572. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.