Recall 18V116000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Report Date
20180216
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 is FL-760.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 FREIGHTLINER MT45G
2018 FREIGHTLINER MT55G

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