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Vehicle recall 20V501000 · August 25, 2020

Altec EC505 and EC655

The load holding grip of the grapple tines may loosen, resulting in a loss of load control.

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 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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
20V501000
Reported to NHTSA
August 25, 2020
Filed by
Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
CSN 773
Owner notification
October 22, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected
30
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment
Recall 20V501000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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