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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 FCCC MT50e vans. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.
- Risk
- An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the battery packs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
An insufficient connection in the traction battery pack can cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly. The shutdown can cut drive power without warning while the vehicle is in use.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this hazard and arrange a repair as soon as possible.
Dealers will replace the battery packs as necessary, free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed July 14, 2023, can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-960. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc MT50E | 2023 |
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