Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V346000 Reported May 25, 2018

Starter cable may chafe and cause electrical short

Altec Industries, Inc. · Electrical System · 133 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V346000
Manufacturer Campaign
CSN 683
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
133
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 25, 2018
Completion Rate
48.87

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V346000 or campaign CSN 683.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V346000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V346000?

NHTSA recall 18V346000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on May 25, 2018. It addresses: Starter cable may chafe and cause electrical short. The recall affects approximately 133 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V346000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 683. 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?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.