NHTSA Campaign 20V501000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Altec Industries Inc. · Reported Aug 25, 2020 · 30 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | EC505 | 2018 | 30 |
| ALTEC | EC505 | 2019 | 30 |
| ALTEC | EC505 | 2020 | 30 |
| ALTEC | EC655 | 2018 | 30 |
| ALTEC | EC655 | 2019 | 30 |
| ALTEC | EC655 | 2020 | 30 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V501000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.