Shred-Tech MDS-20GT, MDS-26GTX +2 more: Equipment — labels

Affects Shred-Tech MDS-20GT, MDS-26GTX, MDS 2/26, MDS 1/26 · 2010–2015 — about 162 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational