Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V036000 Reported January 11, 2018

Load chart may display incorrect values

Altec Industries, Inc. · Electrical System · 122 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V036000
Manufacturer Campaign
CSN 673
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
122
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 11, 2018
Completion Rate
79.51

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control increasing the risk of death of serious injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V036000 or campaign CSN 673.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V036000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V036000?

NHTSA recall 18V036000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on January 11, 2018. It addresses: Load chart may display incorrect values. The recall affects approximately 122 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V036000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 673. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.