Altec Digger Derrick (2014-2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V745000 · Oct 22, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
175
vehicles affected
175
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V745000
- Date
- Oct 22, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 175
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2014-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 DHH and DHB Digger Derrick vehicles. The Zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
What can happen
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a 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 Zone Rating System software, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 700.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2014-2018 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V745000?
1 model: Altec Digger Derrick (2014-2018), about 175 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V745000?
Altec will notify owners and dealers will update the Zone Rating System software, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 700.
What can happen?
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a 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.