Altec Crane (2014-2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V708000 · Oct 9, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
146
vehicles affected
146
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V708000
- Date
- Oct 9, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 146
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Instrument cluster/panel; Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2014-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control, increasing the risk of 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 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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V708000?
1 model: Altec Crane (2014-2018), about 146 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V708000?
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.
What can happen?
Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control, increasing the risk of 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.