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.