Altec Flatbed Bodies W/ Rails (2014-2017): Structure
Recall 18V311000 · May 11, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
135
vehicles affected
135
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V311000
- Date
- May 11, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 135
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Flatbed Bodies W/ Rails | 2014-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V311000?
1 model: Altec Flatbed Bodies W/ Rails (2014-2017), about 135 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V311000?
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.
What can happen?
If the stake rails become dislodged while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of an injury or a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.