Recall
Altec Crane — 18V708000
NHTSA ID
18V708000
Make
Altec
Model
Crane
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2018-10-09
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
146
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 696
Summary
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.
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.