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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V697000

2019 Fccc Mt55g | 2018 Fccc Mt45g | 2019 Fccc Mt45g | 2018 Fccc Mt55g — Electrical system

Published October 10, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 10, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V697000, published October 10, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2019 Fccc Mt55g | 2018 Fccc Mt45g | 2019 Fccc Mt45g | 2018 Fccc Mt55g — Electrical system.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
FCCC
Model
MT55G
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2019 FCCC MT55G | 2018 FCCC MT45G | 2019 FCCC MT45G | 2018 FCCC MT55G
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Fccc Mt55g | 2018 Fccc Mt45g | 2019 Fccc Mt45g | 2018 Fccc Mt55g — Electrical system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V697000 on October 10, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FCCC. Model: MT55G.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)