Vehicle recall 18V708000 · October 9, 2018
2014-2018 Altec Crane
On the affected cranes, the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) screen 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 2014-2018 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V708000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 9, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 696
- Owner notification
- November 27, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 146
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Vehicles covered
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