NHTSA recall 18V116000
Electrical system
Freightliner MT45G and 1 more
Reported Feb 16, 2018584 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-760Built Jun 22, 2017 – Oct 25, 2017
The 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.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
The 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.