The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V276000·Announced 2018-04-30

Altec Heartland Boom-Mounted Saw Recall Due to Valve Adjustment Issue

Altec is recalling 2017-2018 EC175, EC225, and EC655 Boom-Mounted Saw vehicles because a valve may allow tree trunks to slip or fall, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential physical injury from falling objects.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec EC175, EC225, and EC655 Feller Grappler Boom-Mounted Saw vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the grappler load holding valve may not be properly adjusted. This malfunction can allow a tree trunk to slip or fall unexpectedly.

If a tree trunk slips or falls, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or nearby personnel. The recall began on June 22, 2018.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will properly adjust the grappler load holding valve free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Altec's recall number is CSN 679.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC HEARTLAND EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW, EC655 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW, EC175 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW
Brand
ALTEC HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Special Purpose / Industrial
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW
  • EC655 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW
  • EC175 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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