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Shred-Tech Corporation: 2021-2023 MDS-4-33 Shredding Trucks Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: April 21, 2023
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Summary

Shred-Tech Corporation is recalling approximately 14 model year 2021-2023 MDS-4-33 shredding trucks. Shredded paper can build up in the gap between the cutting knives and the bulkhead wall, which can lead to paper compression and overheating. Shred-Tech will install a new bulkhead wall for affected vehicles free of charge to prevent this accumulation.

Risk

The accumulation of compressed paper can overheat during operation, which creates a significant risk of a fire within the shredding unit.

What You Should Do

  1. Confirm if you own a 2021-2023 Shred-Tech MDS-4-33 shredding truck.
  2. Contact Shred-Tech customer service at 1-800-465-3214 to schedule a free installation of a new bulkhead wall.
  3. Monitor the area between the cutting knives and the bulkhead wall for any paper accumulation until the repair is performed.
  4. For additional information or questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Installation of a new bulkhead wall

How to: Contact Shred-Tech customer service at 1-800-465-3214 to have a new bulkhead wall installed free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2023 Shred-Tech MDS-4-33 Shredding Truck
Part / Model:
MDS-4-33

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V287000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Shred-Tech Corporation
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 14 vehicles(14% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: May 1, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: October 5, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response