Recall 20V501000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20200825
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 EC505 6S+3S and EC655 6S+6S vehicles. The load holding grip of the grapple tines may loosen, resulting in a loss of load control.
Safety Consequence
Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a counterbalance valve with a lower pressure ratio to increase the opening threshold, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 773.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALTEC | EC505 |
| 2018 | ALTEC | EC655 |
| 2019 | ALTEC | EC505 |
| 2019 | ALTEC | EC655 |
| 2020 | ALTEC | EC505 |
| 2020 | ALTEC | EC655 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.