Electrical system: softwareRecall 18V-745 · 2014–2018 Altec Digger Derrick
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-745 covers 175 2014–2018 Altec Digger Derrick for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V745000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.