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NHTSA Recall 20V501000: Equipment

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Altec EC505.

30
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (October 22)
NHTSA campaign20V501000
Manufacturer campaignCSN 773
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedAugust 25, 2020
Owner notificationOctober 22, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

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 20V501000

Make and modelModel years
Altec EC5052018, 2019, 2020
Altec EC6552018, 2019, 2020

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.