Recall 18V116000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2018-2018 FREIGHTLINER MT55G
RECALL This recall affects up to 584 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V116000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 584 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
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.
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