Recall 18V276000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20180430
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec EC175, EC225, and EC655 Feller Grappler Boom-Mounted Saw vehicles. The grappler load holding valve may not be properly adjusted, which can allow the tree trunk to slip or fall unexpectedly.
Safety Consequence
If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will properly adjust the grappler load holding valve, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 679.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALTEC HEARTLAND | EC175 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW |
| 2017 | ALTEC HEARTLAND | EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW |
| 2017 | ALTEC HEARTLAND | EC655 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW |
| 2018 | ALTEC HEARTLAND | EC175 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW |
| 2018 | ALTEC HEARTLAND | EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW |
| 2018 | ALTEC HEARTLAND | EC655 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.