CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner EconicSD vehicles. The routing and securement of certain electrical power cables at the battery relay and ground cable may cause the components to be damaged.
- Risk
- A damaged power cable wire coming into contact with the ground cable at the battery relay may increase the risk of a fire from overloading the ground connection. Additionally, a damaged ground connection may also result in an unexpected engine stall without warning and inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the left ground cable and install a new connection joint, and the battery cables will be reoriented and a new heat sleeve installed, free of charge. The recall began December 24, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-867.
- 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 2019-2021 Freightliner Econic SD trucks may have electrical power cables routed or secured improperly at the battery relay and ground cable. Over time, these cables can be damaged, and a damaged power cable wire touching the ground cable at the battery relay can overload the ground connection.
This creates a risk of fire. A damaged ground connection can also cause the engine to stall without warning and prevent it from restarting, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reroute the left ground cable, install a new connection joint, reorient the battery cables, and install a new heat sleeve, all free of charge. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL-867) and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Econic SD | 201920202021 |
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