Recall 18V276000: 2017–2018 Altec Heartland EC175 Boom-Mounted SAW, 2017–2018 Altec Heartland EC225 Boom-Mounted SAW, 2017–2018 Altec Heartland EC655 Boom-Mounted SAW

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Apr 30, 2018
Vehicles affected
4
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2017 Altec Heartland EC175 Boom-Mounted SAW
  • 2018 Altec Heartland EC175 Boom-Mounted SAW
  • 2017 Altec Heartland EC225 Boom-Mounted SAW
  • 2018 Altec Heartland EC225 Boom-Mounted SAW
  • 2017 Altec Heartland EC655 Boom-Mounted SAW
  • 2018 Altec Heartland EC655 Boom-Mounted SAW

Details

NHTSA campaign
18V276000
Manufacturer campaign
CSN 679
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Owner letters
Jun 22, 2018
Components
Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology