Altec Industries (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.
Altec Industries – Grapple Tines Load Holding Grip May Loosen
| Report Received Date | 08/25/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V501000 |
| Consequence Summary | Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | CSN 773 |
| Potentially Affected | 30 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V501000) |
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