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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V405000·Announced 2015-06-24

Shred-Tech MDS Vehicles Recalled for Front Axle Weight Rating Defect

Shred-Tech is recalling specific MDS models because EPA emission controls cause the front axle to exceed its certified weight rating, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front axle failure) that increases the risk of a vehicle crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Shred-Tech Corporation is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 MDS-20GT, 2010-2013 MDS-26GTX, 2013-2015 MDS 1/26, and 2013-2015 MDS 2/26 vehicles. These vehicles were built on Hino 258LP and Freightliner M2 106 chassis and are equipped with EPA 2010 Emission Controls. The recall affects 162 vehicles.

The defect occurs because the EPA emission controls cause the vehicles to exceed the front axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) specified on the certification label. This non-compliance with 49 CFR Part 567 can lead to poor vehicle handling or front axle failure if the axle weight is exceeded, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Shred-Tech will notify owners, and dealers will perform corrective actions free of charge. For vehicles built on Freightliner M2 chassis, dealers will install a revised certification label increasing the GAWR to 9,000 pounds. For vehicles built on Hino 258LP chassis, dealers will modify the wheel base to redistribute the weight. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Shred-Tech customer service at 1-800-465-3214 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SHRED-TECH MDS-20GT, MDS-26GTX, MDS 2/26, MDS 1/26
Brand
SHRED-TECH
Manufacturer
Shred-Tech Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
162

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • MDS-20GT
  • MDS-26GTX
  • MDS 2/26
  • MDS 1/26

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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