Altec recalls 14 2025 LR8 Series vehicles over lockbolts that could fail
A part on the lockbolts that hold the shear plates may have been badly formed during assembly, so a bolt could fail and the elevator sub-base could separate from the truck frame, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Altec will inspect the lockbolts and replace them if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and mention recall number CSN-3266; letters are expected to be mailed January 23, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Lr8 Series 2025
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- Shear plate lockbolt failure can result in separation of the elevator sub-base and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 14 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 26, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V820000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3266
- Model years: 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Defect
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025 LR8 Series vehicles. The collar on the lockbolts for the shear plates may have been improperly formed during assembly, resulting in bolt failure.
- Consequence
- Shear plate lockbolt failure can result in separation of the elevator sub-base and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Altec will inspect the lockbolts and and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3266.
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