Vehicle recall 18V036000 · January 11, 2018
2014-2017 Altec AC40-152S
On the affected cranes, the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) may display incorrect load chart values.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V036000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 11, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 673
- Owner notification
- February 5, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 122
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec AC40-152S (2014-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
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