2017 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2018-04-30 · campaign 18V276000 · 4 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.