Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 18V-036 · 2014–2017 Altec AC40-152s
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-036 covers 122 2014–2017 Altec AC40-152s for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2014 to December 29, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.