ALTEC EC655 2018: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V501000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | EC655 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-22 | 2020-08-25 | 2020-08-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 773
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.
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.
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.
