2019 ALTEC EC505 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2019 ALTEC EC505
The 2019 ALTEC EC505 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Altec Industries Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2019 ALTEC EC505
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 ALTEC EC505, potentially affecting up to 30 vehicles.
Recall 20V501000 — EQUIPMENT
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Loss of load control may increase the risk of death or injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 ALTEC EC505
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 ALTEC EC505.
Safety Rating for the 2019 ALTEC EC505
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 ALTEC EC505 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 ALTEC EC505
Altec Industries Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2019 ALTEC EC505. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIL 780 — STEERING
Altec has discovered that the EZ Trac hydraulic all-wheel drive (AWD) system may have been improperly installed on some units. Incorrect steering adjustments can cause the front wheels to oversteer. This can damage the steering stop bolts, causing the tires to rub on chassis components. Incorrect hydraulic hose routing can...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 ALTEC EC505
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC EC505
- 2018 ALTEC EC505 — 0 complaints
- 2019 ALTEC EC505 (current)
- 2020 ALTEC EC505 — 0 complaints
Other ALTEC Models
- ALTEC AT200A — 3 total complaints
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 1 total complaint
- ALTEC 4300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4700 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4900 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7400 — 0 total complaints