CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
A bracket that secures a uStart Ultra Capacitor to the battery tray may damage the capacitor and allow water to enter it. This can cause corrosion or a possible electrical short, which increases the risk of fire.
If you own this vehicle, the remedy is free. Dealers will remove the capacitors and replace them with an additional conventional battery at no cost to you. Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), and you can also contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-760.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized Freightliner dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner MT 45G | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner MT55G | 2018 |