2017–2018 Altec Heartland EC175 Boom-Mounted Saw, 2017–2018 Altec Heartland EC225 Boom-Mounted Saw, 2017–2018 Altec Heartland EC655 Boom-Mounted Saw Recall: Grappler load holding valve may not be properly adjusted, which can allow…
NHTSA campaign 18V276000 · Equipment · filed Apr 30, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V276000 (manufacturer number CSN 679). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.