Altec Recall 18V708000: Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 18V708000 · announced October 9, 2018 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 146 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Altec Crane
• 2015 Altec Crane
• 2016 Altec Crane
• 2017 Altec Crane
• 2018 Altec Crane

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.