2011–2012 Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper Recall: Wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications
NHTSA campaign 12V517000 · Equipment · filed Oct 24, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Altec's recall number is MAB 572.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | CFD 1217 Wood Chipper | 2011, 2012 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V517000 (manufacturer number MAB 572). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.