CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) MT45G, and MT55G vehicles. The engine ground stud may not have been properly tightened, causing the vehicle to seek other electrical paths to ground.
- Risk
- If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the grounding of the engine ground stud, repairing it as needed, free of charge. DTNA issued owners interim notifications on December 3, 2018. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL795.
- 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
On certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45G and MT55G vehicles, the engine ground stud may not have been properly tightened. When this happens, the vehicle can route electrical current through other wires or components to reach ground. Those unintended paths may overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the grounding of the engine ground stud and repair it as needed. The inspection and repair are free of charge. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL795. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc MT45G | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Fccc MT55G | 20182019 |