NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Altec AC40-152S Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Altec AC40-152S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2015 Altec AC40-152S. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Altec AC40-152S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Load Chart may Display Incorrect Values
NHTSA #18V036000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported January 11, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 122 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 673 · Owners notified February 5, 2018 · Vehicles built January 1, 2014 – December 29, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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