ALTEC HEARTLAND 2018 ALTEC HEARTLAND EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 ALTEC HEARTLAND EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW
Brand
ALTEC HEARTLAND
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2018 ALTEC HEARTLAND EC225 BOOM-MOUNTED SAW vehicles due to equipment issues. If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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