NHTSA Recall 18V276000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Altec Heartland EC175 Boom-Mounted Saw.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V276000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 679 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 30, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V276000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Heartland EC175 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017, 2018 |
| Altec Heartland EC225 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017, 2018 |
| Altec Heartland EC655 Boom-Mounted Saw | 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.