Recall 18V708000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Report Date
20181009
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
5 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALTEC | CRANE |
| 2015 | ALTEC | CRANE |
| 2016 | ALTEC | CRANE |
| 2017 | ALTEC | CRANE |
| 2018 | ALTEC | CRANE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.