2014-2018 Altec Crane recall: software
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on October 9, 2018. It covers about 146 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 146
- reported
- Oct 9, 2018
- owners notified
- Nov 27, 2018
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V708000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V708000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2018 Altec Crane software?
Yes. Recall 18V708000, reported on October 9, 2018, covers about 146 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V708000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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