CSN 679 – Improperly Adjusted Grappler Holding Valve – 2017-2018 Altec EC175, EC225, & EC655 Feller Grappler Boom-Mounted Saw Vehicles

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V276
Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 4

 

Improperly Adjusted Grappler Holding Valve

If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.

 

Summary

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.

 

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will properly adjust the grappler load holding valve, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec’s number for this recall is CSN 679.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 


Recall Acknowledgement

May 18, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V276-9025.pdf

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