Altec Heartland recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Heartland Ec175 Boom-Mounted Saw 2017–2018
- Altec Heartland Ec225 Boom-Mounted Saw 2017–2018
- Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V276000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 30, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 22, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2018 to Mar 30, 2018
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 679
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.