ALTEC 2016 ALTEC FLATBED BODIES W/ RAILS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 ALTEC FLATBED BODIES W/ RAILS
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2016 ALTEC FLATBED BODIES W/ RAILS vehicles due to structure issues. If the stake rails become dislodged while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of an injury or a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the stake rails become dislodged while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of an injury or a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026