Recall 18V276000: Altec Industries Inc.

Report received

Apr 30, 2018

Manufacturer

Altec Industries Inc.

Potentially affected

4vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.