Altec Industries – Starter Cable may Chafe and Cause Electrical Short

Altec Industries (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.

Report Received Date 05/25/2018
NHTSA ID 18V346000
Consequence Summary An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code CSN 683
Potentially Affected 133
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V346000)

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