Recall
Altec Digger Derrick — 18V346000
NHTSA ID
18V346000
Make
Altec
Model
Digger Derrick
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2018-05-25
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
133
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 683
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.