Fccc Mt45g recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 23, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2020 Fccc Mt45g

Recall number

19V916000

Brand / firm

Fccc

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,852 units

Why it was recalled

A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.