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2018 Freightliner MT45G — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2018 Freightliner MT45G

These are federal recalls reported for the 2018 Freightliner MT45G. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

18V-116 Open recall Feb 16, 2018

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Risk: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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