FREIGHTLINER MT45G 2020: EQUIPMENT
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT45G | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 2019-05-20 - 2019-11-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V916000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-01-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-12-23 | Date Added to Database: 2019-12-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-842 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1852 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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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