2025 Altec LR8 Series recall: Improperly Formed Shear Plate Lockbolts
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 26, 2025.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Shear plate lockbolt failure can result in separation of the elevator sub-base and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
14 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Altec LR8 Series.
- Compared with
Altec Industries, Inc. has 18 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 17 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
No earlier NHTSA recalls for these models in records since Nov. 1, 2016.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Altec LR8 Series 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V820000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 26, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 14 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3266 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record