Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2020 FCC MT45G vehicles equipped with Ioxus
— Recall Campaign #19V916000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,852 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V916000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | December 23, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V916000 |
| Units affected: | 1,852 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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.