2019 Freightliner Econic Sd | 2021 Freightliner Econic Sd | 2020 Freightliner Econic Sd — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published November 6, 2020 · Recall initiated: November 5, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V686000, published November 6, 2020 and initiated November 5, 2020. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2019 Freightliner Econic Sd | 2021 Freightliner Econic Sd | 2020 Freightliner Econic Sd — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner EconicSD vehicles. The routing and securement of certain electrical power cables at the battery relay and ground cable may cause the components to be damaged.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the left ground cable and install a new connection joint, and the battery cables will be reoriented and a new heat sleeve installed, free of charge. The recall began December 24, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-867.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- ECONIC SD
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD | 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD | 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Freightliner Econic Sd | 2021 Freightliner Econic Sd | 2020 Freightliner Econic Sd — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V686000 on November 6, 2020. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner EconicSD vehicles. The routing and securement of certain electrical power cables at the battery relay and ground cable may cause the components to be damaged.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the left ground cable and install a new connection joint, and the battery cables will be reoriented and a new heat sleeve installed, free of charge. The recall began December 24, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-867.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: ECONIC SD.