NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V116000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Published February 20, 2018 · Recall initiated: February 16, 2018
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- MT55G
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT55G | 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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