NHTSA campaign 18V708000

Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V708000

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Altec AC40-152S Cranes. On the affected cranes, the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) screen may display incorrect load chart values.

Reported 10/09/2018

What can happen

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

Repair

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will update the LMAP software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Altec at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 696.

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.