2018 Altec Heartland Ec225 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017 Altec Heartland Ec225 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2018 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017 Altec Heartland Ec175 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2018 Altec Heartland Ec175 Boom-Mounted Saw — Equipment
Published May 2, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 30, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V276000, published May 2, 2018 and initiated April 30, 2018. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2018 Altec Heartland Ec225 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017 Altec Heartland Ec225 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2018 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017 Altec Heartland Ec175 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2018 Altec Heartland Ec175 Boom-Mounted Saw — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC HEARTLAND
- Model
- EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 ALTEC HEARTLAND EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW | 2017 ALTEC HEARTLAND EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW | 2018 ALTEC HEARTLAND EC655 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW | 2017 ALTEC HEARTLAND EC655 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW | 2017 ALTEC HEARTLAND EC175 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW | 2018 ALTEC HEARTLAND EC175 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Altec Heartland Ec225 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017 Altec Heartland Ec225 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2018 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017 Altec Heartland Ec175 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2018 Altec Heartland Ec175 Boom-Mounted Saw — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V276000 on May 2, 2018. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC HEARTLAND. Model: EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW.