Recall 18V116000: 2018 Freightliner MT55 and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 16, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

584vehicles

Model years

2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Freightliner MT 45G0 complaints
• 2018 Freightliner MT550 complaints