Altec · United States · Crit
Altec EC655, EC505: Equipment
Affects Altec EC655, EC505 · 2018–2020 — about 30 vehicles.
The hazard
Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational