ALTEC 2019 ALTEC EC655 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 ALTEC EC655
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2019 ALTEC EC655 vehicles due to equipment issues. Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026