NHTSA campaign 18V036000

Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V036000

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Altec AC40-152S Cranes. On the affected cranes, the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) may display incorrect load chart values.

Reported 01/11/2018

What can happen

Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control increasing the risk of death of serious injury.

Repair

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will update the LMAP software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Altec at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 673.

Components

  • Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
  • Electrical system: Software

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.