Altec Heartland 2017–2018 Equipment recall
Recalled April 30, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V276000 · Altec Heartland
Hazard
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.
Units
4 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Altec Heartland EC175 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW · Altec Heartland EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW · Altec Heartland EC655 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW
Manufacturer(s)
Altec Industries, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →