The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V501000·Announced 2020-08-25

Altec Recalls EC505 and EC655 Vehicles Due to Grapple Tine Defect

Altec is recalling 2018-2020 EC505 and EC655 vehicles because grapple tines may loosen, risking loss of load control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may increase the risk of death or injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports or high-risk structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 EC505 6S+3S and EC655 6S+6S vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the load holding grip of the grapple tines may loosen. This condition can result in a loss of load control, which may increase the risk of death or injury.

The recall began on October 20, 2020. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a counterbalance valve with a lower pressure ratio to increase the opening threshold, 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.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC EC655, EC505
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
30

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 (2)

  • EC655
  • EC505

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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