ALTEC CRANE 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V708000

Make Model Year
ALTEC CRANE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-11-27 2018-10-09 2018-10-15

Production Dates: 2014-01-01 - 2018-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 696

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 146

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.