NHTSA recall 15V048000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Grech G40M2
Reported Jan 30, 2015118 vehicles affectedGrech Motors, L.L.CBuilt Aug 26, 2013 – Dec 10, 2014
The defect
Grech Motors L.L.C. (Grech) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 G40M2 shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 truck chassis, manufactured August 26, 2013, to December 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the batteries may not be installed in the correct position which could allow the positive battery terminals and clamps to contact the grounded battery retention bracket.
The risk
If the positive battery terminals contact the retention bracket, an electrical short would result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Grech will notify owners, and dealers will correct the battery installation, free of charge. The recall began in March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Grech customer service at 1-855-994-7324.