Altec recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the stake rails become dislodged while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of an injury or a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Flatbed Bodies W/ Rails 2014–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V311000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 21, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 135
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 6, 2014 to Sep 10, 2017
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall 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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.