Recall 23V287000: 2021–2023 Shred-Tech MDS-4-33
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 21, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 14
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
The accumulation of excess shredded paper can compress and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Shred-Tech MDS-4-33
- 2022 Shred-Tech MDS-4-33
- 2023 Shred-Tech MDS-4-33
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V287000
- Manufacturer
- Shred-Tech Corporation
- Owner letters
- May 1, 2023
- Components
- Structure (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology