CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Shear plate lockbolt failure can result in separation of the elevator sub-base and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles have lockbolts on the shear plates that may have been improperly formed during assembly. The collar on these bolts may not be correctly shaped, which can cause the bolts to fail.
If a shear plate lockbolt fails, the elevator sub-base could separate from the truck frame, increasing the risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid relying on the affected equipment until it has been inspected.
The remedy is free. Altec will inspect the lockbolts and replace them as necessary at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 23, 2026. You can also contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec LR8 Series | 2025 |
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