Vehicle recall 18V346000 · May 25, 2018
2016-2017 Altec Digger Derrick
The starter cable may be improperly secured, allowing the cable to chafe which could result in an electrical short.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V346000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 25, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 683
- Owner notification
- July 20, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 133
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec Digger Derrick (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
Has your Altec been repaired?
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