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- EQUIPMENT
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The grappler load holding valve on certain boom-mounted saw equipment may not be properly adjusted. As a result, a tree trunk being held by the grappler can slip or fall unexpectedly.
If a trunk slips or falls, the risk of injury to operators and nearby workers increases. Owners of affected 2017 and 2018 models should check whether their equipment is included in this recall.
Altec will notify owners, and authorized dealers will adjust the grappler load holding valve at no cost to you. To ask about the recall, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 679. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Heartland EC175 Boom-Mounted SAW | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Altec Heartland EC225 Boom-Mounted SAW | 20172018 |
| Altec Heartland EC655 Boom-Mounted SAW | 20172018 |