NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Altec LR8 Series Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Altec LR8 Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2025 Altec LR8 Series. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Altec LR8 Series. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Improperly Formed Shear Plate Lockbolts
NHTSA #25V820000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported November 26, 2025 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 14 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3266 · Vehicles built May 1, 2025 – October 28, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Shear plate lockbolt failure can result in separation of the elevator sub-base and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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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