Altec Heartland Ec225 Boom-Mounted Saw (2018) – 18V276000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

ALTEC HEARTLAND

Model Of Vehicle

EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW

Year

2018

Recall Campaign Number

18V276000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

If The Tree Trunk Slips Or Falls, There Would Be An Increased Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Altec Industries Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20180201

End Of Manufacture

20180330

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

4

Date Owners Notified

20180622

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Date Report Received

20180430

Make Campaign Number

CSN 679

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard