Vehicles exceed gawr on label/part 567
Defect Summary
Shred-tech corporation (shred-tech) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 mds-20gt vehicles manufactured july 1, 2011, to march 1, 2013, 2010-2013 mds-26gtx vehicles manufactured august 2, 2010, to march 1, 2013, 2013-2015 mds 1/26 vehicles manufactured april 1, 2013, to may 1, 2015, and 2013-2015 mds 2/26 vehicles manufactured march 1, 2015, to may 29, 2015. the affected vehicles were built on hino 258lp and freightliner m2 106 chassis and are equipped with epa 2010 emission controls. with the epa controls, the vehicles exceed the front axle gross axle weight rating (gawr) specified on the certification label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
If the axle weight on the certification label is exceeded, it can cause poor vehicle handling or front axle failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Shred-tech will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised certification label on vehicles built on freightliner m2 chassis increasing the gawr to 9,000 pounds, and will modify the wheel base to redistribute the weight on vehicles built on hino 258lp chassis, free of charge. the recall began on july 30, 2015. owners may contact shred-tech customer service at 1-800-465-3214.
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FAQ: Recall 15V405000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V405000?
NHTSA recall 15V405000 was issued by Shred-tech Corporation on June 24, 2015. It addresses: Vehicles exceed gawr on label/part 567. The recall affects approximately 162 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shred-tech Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V405000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
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