Recall
Freightliner Mt55g — 18V116000
NHTSA ID
18V116000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mt55g
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-02-16
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
584
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-760
Summary
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.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
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.