2014–2017 Altec Flatbed Bodies W/ Rails Recall: Stake rails may not be properly retained, allowing them to become dislodged
NHTSA campaign 18V311000 · Structure · filed May 11, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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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.
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V311000 (manufacturer number CSN 680). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.