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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 FCC MT45G vehicles equipped with Ioxus 12V uSTART MD battery support modules. The uSTART module electronics can short circuit internally, causing the vehicle's battery to fully discharge into the uSTART module.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers remove the uSTART and replace it with an equivalent battery, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-842.
- 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
Certain 2020 vehicles are equipped with an Ioxus 12V uSTART MD battery support module. Its electronics can short circuit internally, which can drain the vehicle's battery fully into the module.
A short circuit in the uSTART module can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and act on the notice once they receive it.
The repair is free. Dealers will remove the uSTART module and replace it with an equivalent battery at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2020. You can contact the manufacturer's customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-842. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc MT45G | 2020 |
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