Electrical systemRecall 18V-116 · Freightliner vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-116 covers 584 Freightliner vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 22, 2017 to October 25, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.