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- EQUIPMENT
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Altec EC505 and EC655 vehicles from model years 2018 through 2020 may have a load holding grip on the grapple tines that can loosen. If this happens, the operator can lose control of the load being handled.
Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury to operators and people nearby. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
Altec will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a counterbalance valve with a lower pressure ratio to raise the opening threshold. The repair is free of charge. You can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832, referencing recall CSN 773, and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec EC505 | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Altec EC655 | 201820192020 |