ALTEC HEARTLAND EC655 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW 2017: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V276000

Make Model Year
ALTEC HEARTLAND EC655 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-22 2018-04-30 2018-05-02

Production Dates: 2018-02-01 - 2018-03-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 679

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.