SIL780 – EZ Trac AWD System Inspection – 2018-2020 Altec EC505 & EC655

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NHTSA ID Number: 10187929 Manufacturer Communication Number: SIL 780   Summary Altec has discovered that the EZ Trac hydraulic all-wheel drive (AWD) system may have been improperly installed on some units. Incorrect steering adjustments can cause the front wheels to oversteer. This can damage the steering stop bolts, causing the tires to rub on chassis components. Incorrect … Read more

CSN 773 – Grapple Tines Load Holding Grip May Loosen – 2018-2020 Altec EC505 6S+3S & EC655 6S+6S

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August 25, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V501000 Grapple Tines Load Holding Grip May Loosen Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V501 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 30   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 EC505 6S+3S and EC655 6S+6S vehicles. The … Read more

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 … Read more