Recall
Fccc Mt45g — 19V916000
NHTSA ID
19V916000
Make
Fccc
Model
Mt45g
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2019-12-23
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
1,852
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-842
Summary
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.
Consequence
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.