NHTSA Campaign 18V346000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Issued by Altec Industries Inc. · Reported May 25, 2018 · 133 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Digger Derrick DM, D2000, D3000, D4000 Series vehicles built on Freightliner M2106/V chassis. The starter cable may be improperly secured, allowing the cable to chafe which could result in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and better secure the starter cable as needed, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 683.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2016 | 133 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2017 | 133 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V346000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.