Vehicle recall 23V287000 · April 21, 2023
2021-2023 Shred-Tech MDS-4-33
Shredded paper may accumulate in the space between the cutting knives and the bulkhead wall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Shred-Tech Corporation (Shred-Tech) is recalling certain 2021-2023 MDS-4-33 shredding trucks. Shredded paper may accumulate in the space between the cutting knives and the bulkhead wall.
- Consequence
- The accumulation of excess shredded paper can compress and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Shred-Tech will install a new bulkhead wall, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed out beginning May 1, 2023. Owners may contact Shred-Tech customer service at 1-800-465-3214.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V287000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 21, 2023
- Filed by
- Shred-Tech Corporation
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Shred-Tech MDS-4-33 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
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