The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V036000·Announced 2018-01-11

Altec Recalls 2014-2017 AC40-152S Cranes Due to Software Error

Altec is recalling 2014-2017 AC40-152S cranes because the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection system may display incorrect load chart values.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of death or serious injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports or potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2017 Altec AC40-152S Cranes. The recall involves 122 units where the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) system may display incorrect load chart values.

Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control, increasing the risk of death or serious injury. The defect is classified under the electrical system and software components.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AC40-152S
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Construction Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
122

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AC40-152S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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