FCCC MT55G 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| Make : FCCC | Model : MT55G | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-06-22 - 2017-10-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V116000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-04-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-02-16 | Date Added to Database: 2018-02-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-760 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 584 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G custom chassis built with certain uStart Ultra Capacitors. The bracket that secures the capacitor to the battery tray may damage the capacitor and allow water to enter the capacitor, causing corrosion or a possible electrical short. |
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Consequence:
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the capacitors, replacing them with an additional conventional battery, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-760. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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