Recall 15V048000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Report Date
20150130
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the positive battery terminals contact the retention bracket, an electrical short would result, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 GRECH G40M2
2015 GRECH G40M2

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.