Electrical systemRecall 18V-697 · Fccc vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-697 covers 1,545 Fccc vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 4% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V697000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
4%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 29, 2017 to June 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.