Electrical system: starter assemblyRecall 18V-346 · 2016–2017 Altec Digger Derrick
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-346 covers 133 2016–2017 Altec Digger Derrick for a electrical system: starter assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V346000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
49%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2016 to September 15, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.