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- STRUCTURE
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Shredded paper can collect in the gap between the cutting knives and the bulkhead wall on these shredding trucks. Over time, the excess paper can compress and overheat, which raises the risk of a fire.
If you own one of these trucks, contact Shred-Tech customer service at 1-800-465-3214. Shred-Tech will install a new bulkhead wall, where needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 1, 2023, so check your mail for one, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Shred-Tech MDS-4-33 | 202120222023 |
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