Fccc Mt55g recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 10, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2018–2019 Fccc Mt55g, Mt45g

Recall number

18V697000

Brand / firm

Fccc

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,545 units

Why it was recalled

If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.