Recall
Altec Ec655 — 20V501000
NHTSA ID
20V501000
Make
Altec
Model
Ec655
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2020-08-25
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
30
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 773
Summary
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.