2019 Altec Ec655 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2020-08-25 · campaign 20V501000 · 30 vehicles
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.
Risk: Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2021-02-17 · SIL 780 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has discovered that the ez trac hydraulic all-wheel drive (awd) system may have been improperly installed on some units. incorrect steering adjustments can cause the front wheels to oversteer. this can damage the steering stop bolts, causing the tires to rub on chassis components. incorrect h
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.