2018 FCCC MT55G RECALL - #18V697000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 FCCC MT55G |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
9/29/2017 - 6/16/2018 |
| Recalled on |
10/10/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/14/2019 |
| # Affected |
1,545 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2018 FCCC MT55G Recall for STEERING
2018 FCCC MT55G Recall for STEERING
2018 FCCC MT55G Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2018 FCCC MT55G Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2018 FCCC MT55G Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2018 FCCC MT55G Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
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