Recall 20V501000: 2018–2020 Altec EC505, 2018–2020 Altec EC655
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 25, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 30
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.
The fix
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.
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
- 2018 Altec EC505
- 2019 Altec EC505
- 2020 Altec EC505
- 2018 Altec EC655
- 2019 Altec EC655
- 2020 Altec EC655
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V501000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 773
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 22, 2020
- 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