ALTEC AC40-152S 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V036000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AC40-152S 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-05 2018-01-11 2018-01-12

Production Dates: 2014-01-01 - 2017-12-29

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 673

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 122

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control increasing the risk of death of serious injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.