Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V116000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V116000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2018 freightliner mt45g and mt55g custom chassis built with certain ustart ultra capacitors Includes 584 affected units, Damaged Capacitor may Allow Water to Enter, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 freightliner mt45g and mt55g custom chassis built with certain ustart ultra capacitors
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.