NHTSA Recall 18V311000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2018-05-11. An estimated 135 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
If the stake rails become dislodged while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of an injury or a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.