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2018-2020 Altec EC505 and Altec EC655 recall: equipment

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on August 25, 2020. It covers about 30 vehicles.

vehicles affected
30
reported
Aug 25, 2020
owners notified
Oct 22, 2020

Equipment

What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 EC505 6S+3S and EC655 6S+6S vehicles. The load holding grip of the grapple tines may loosen, resulting in a loss of load control.
Risk
Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a counterbalance valve with a lower pressure ratio to increase the opening threshold, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 773.

Recall number 20V501000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V501000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2020 Altec EC505 and Altec EC655 equipment?

Yes. Recall 20V501000, reported on August 25, 2020, covers about 30 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V501000?

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a counterbalance valve with a lower pressure ratio to increase the opening threshold, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 773.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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