Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V276000 Reported April 30, 2018

Improperly adjusted grappler holding valve

Q: What is recall 18V276000?

NHTSA recall 18V276000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on April 30, 2018. It addresses: Improperly adjusted grappler holding valve. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V276000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 679

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 30, 2018

Completion Rate

75.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V276000 or campaign CSN 679.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V276000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V276000?

NHTSA recall 18V276000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on April 30, 2018. It addresses: Improperly adjusted grappler holding valve. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V276000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 679. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.