FCCC MT55G 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V697000

Make Model Year
FCCC MT55G 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-14 2018-10-10 2018-10-10

Production Dates: 2017-09-29 - 2018-06-16

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL795

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1545

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation "FCCC" MT45G, and MT55G vehicles. The engine ground stud may not have been properly tightened, causing the vehicle to seek other electrical paths to ground.

Consequence

If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the grounding of the engine ground stud, repairing it as needed, free of charge. DTNA issued owners interim notifications on December 3, 2018. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL795.

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.