Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V501000 Reported August 25, 2020

Grapple tines load holding grip may loosen

Q: What is recall 20V501000?

NHTSA recall 20V501000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on August 25, 2020. It addresses: Grapple tines load holding grip may loosen. The recall affects approximately 30 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 · 30 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V501000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 773

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 25, 2020

Completion Rate

76.67

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.

Corrective Action

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.

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 20V501000 or campaign CSN 773.
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 20V501000

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

What is recall 20V501000?

NHTSA recall 20V501000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on August 25, 2020. It addresses: Grapple tines load holding grip may loosen. The recall affects approximately 30 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 20V501000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 773. 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.