Vehicle recall 18V276000 · April 30, 2018
Altec Heartland EC175 Boom-Mounted SAW, EC225 Boom-Mounted SAW and 1 more model
The grappler load holding valve may not be properly adjusted, which can allow the tree trunk to slip or fall unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V276000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 30, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 679
- Owner notification
- June 22, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec Heartland EC175 Boom-Mounted SAW (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Altec Heartland EC225 Boom-Mounted SAW (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Altec Heartland EC655 Boom-Mounted SAW (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
Has your Altec Heartland been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec Heartland dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.