CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some shuttle buses built between August 2013 and December 2014 may have their batteries installed in the wrong position. In that case, the positive battery terminals and clamps can contact the grounded battery retention bracket, causing an electrical short.
An electrical short can lead to a fire. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Grech Motors customer service at 1-855-994-7324 and check your VIN for open recalls. Grech will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will correct the battery installation at no cost to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Grech G40M2 | 20142015 |
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