Altec AC40-152S (2014-2017): Electrical system
Recall 18V036000 · Jan 11, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
122
vehicles affected
122
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V036000
- Date
- Jan 11, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 122
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Electrical system > Instrument cluster/panel
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | AC40-152S | 2014-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V036000?
1 model: Altec AC40-152S (2014-2017), about 122 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V036000?
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.
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.