ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V346000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-07-20 2018-05-25 2018-05-31

Production Dates: 2016-05-01 - 2016-09-15

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 683

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 133

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.