Recall 18V697000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2018-2019 FCCC MT55G
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,545 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V697000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,545 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 24V393000 | 2025 FCCC S2C | WHEELS:HUB | 285 | |
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| 24V093000 | 2024 FCCC MT45G | STEERING | 11 | |
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