TEREX DIGGER DERRICK 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Make : TEREX Model : DIGGER DERRICK Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2016-05-01 - 2016-09-15
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V346000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-07-20 Date Received by ODI: 2018-05-25 Date Added to Database: 2018-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 683
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 133
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.