Freightliner Mt55g recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 16, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2018 Freightliner Mt55g, Mt45g

Recall number

18V116000

Brand / firm

Freightliner

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 584 units

Why it was recalled

An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G custom chassis built with certain uStart Ultra Capacitors. The bracket that secures the capacitor to the battery tray may damage the capacitor and allow water to enter the capacitor, causing corrosion or a possible electrical short.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the capacitors, replacing them with an additional conventional battery, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-760.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.