FCCC MT45G 2020: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V916000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC | MT45G | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-01-30 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-23 |
Production Dates: 2019-05-20 - 2019-11-15
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-842
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1852
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2020 FCC MT45G vehicles equipped with Ioxus 12V uSTART MD battery support modules. The uSTART module electronics can short circuit internally, causing the vehicle's battery to fully discharge into the uSTART module.
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers remove the uSTART and replace it with an equivalent battery, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-842.
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.safercar.gov.
