The worst 2025 Altec Lr8 Series problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 25V820000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Altec Lr8 Series 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Altec has updated maintenance and operator’s manuals for all LR7, LR8, and LRV units to bring better...
- Altec has received notification from Monarch, the cylinder manufacturer, that one upper boom drive system...
- Altec has learned that the affected units could experience issues with the lanyard detection interlock...
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Questions about the 2025 Altec Lr8 Series
Is the 2025 Altec Lr8 Series reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2025 Altec Lr8 Series.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Altec Lr8 Series?
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How many recalls does the 2025 Altec Lr8 Series have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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