NHTSA recall 18V311000
Structure
Altec Flatbed Bodies W/ Rails
Reported May 11, 2018135 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 680Built Jan 6, 2014 – Sep 10, 2017
The defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Altec Flatbed Bodies with stake rails. The stake rails may not be properly retained, allowing them to become dislodged.
The risk
If the stake rails become dislodged while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of an injury or a crash.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners and provide stake rail retention kits, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 680.