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2018 FREIGHTLINER MT55G Recall - Campaign #18V116000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2018 FREIGHTLINER MT55G RECALL - #18V116000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT55G
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufactured between 6/22/2017 - 10/25/2017
Recalled on 2/20/2018
Influenced by Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Owners Notified on 4/13/2018
# Affected 584
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Consequences An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
Corrective action 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.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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