No complaints are listed for the 2018 Altec Crane. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ALTEC CRANE.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2020-01-22. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Altec AC26, AC28, AC30, and AC38 Crane Aerial Devices. The boom lift cylinder hose may have been connected to a port that does not have an internal velocity fuse. Failure of a boom lift cylinder hose that is not protected by a velocity fuse can result in uncontrolled boom movement.
Consequence: Uncontrolled movement of the boom lift increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and will inspect the hose to verify that it is connected properly, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 748.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-11-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.
Consequence: The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-10-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-09-12. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC30, AC40, AC45 Cranes, D2045, DT65 Digger Derricks, and AA55 Aerial Devices. The rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking.
Consequence: If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec has notified owners, and the rotation bearing fasteners will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 692.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
2 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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11001160
Date: 2024-06-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec has learned that a 12-volt Airtronics relay installed in the PDM could have been manufactured to an insufficient threshold on certain units built from December 2004 to October 2022. This can cause the relay to overheat and fail, causing the accessory lights to stop working.
10165038
Date: 2019-09-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
SIL 727 notified unit owners that Altec has discovered that a placard was installed on some cranes which has the incorrect torque for bolts used to attach the rotation bearing. This placard has torque values that do not agree with the values in the maintenance manual. This difference can cause rotat