FREIGHTLINER MT55G 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT55G | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-09-29 - 2018-06-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V697000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-10-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-10-10 | Date Added to Database: 2018-10-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL795 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1545 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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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. |
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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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