How many recalls does the 2018 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw have?

The 2018 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw has an open recall?

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2018 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 18V276000 2018-04-30 4 affected

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Altec Heartland Ec655 Boom-Mounted Saw as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.