ALTEC FLATBED BODIES W/ RAILS 2014: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V311000

Make Model Year
ALTEC FLATBED BODIES W/ RAILS 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-21 2018-05-11 2018-05-15

Production Dates: 2014-01-06 - 2017-09-10

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 680

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 135

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the stake rails become dislodged while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of an injury or a crash.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.