Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V697000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V697000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) mt45g, and mt55g vehicles Includes 1,545 affected units, Engine Ground Stud may be Loose, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) mt45g, and mt55g vehicles

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) mt45g, and mt55g vehicles. the engine ground stud may not have been properly tightened, causing the vehicle to seek other electrical paths to ground.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the grounding of the engine ground stud, repairing it as needed, free of charge. dtna issued owners interim notifications on december 3, 2018. the recall began october 14, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl795.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V697000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-10-10T00:00:00
Subject: Engine ground stud may be loose
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,545

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL795
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) mt45g, and mt55g vehicles. the engine ground stud may not have been properly tightened, causing the vehicle to seek other electrical paths to ground.
Consequence Summary: If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the grounding of the engine ground stud, repairing it as needed, free of charge. dtna issued owners interim notifications on december 3, 2018. the recall began october 14, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl795.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 4.47

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NHTSA ID: 18V697000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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