2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G
The 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Recalls for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G, potentially affecting up to 584 vehicles.
Recall 18V116000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 584 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G.
Safety Rating for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT45G
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45G — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45G — 0 complaints
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G (current)
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