The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V708000·Announced 2018-10-09

Altec Recalls 2014-2018 Cranes Due to Incorrect Load Chart Display

Altec is recalling 2014-2018 AC40-152S cranes because the electronic load protection screen may display incorrect values, risking unit instability or loss of load control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2018 Altec AC40-152S cranes. The recall addresses a defect where the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) screen may display incorrect load chart values.

Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will update the LMAP software free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 4, 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 CRANE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Construction Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
146

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)

  • CRANE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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