Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 FCC MT45G vehicles equipped with Ioxus 12V uSTART MD battery support modules. The uSTART module electronics can short circuit internally, causing the vehicle’s battery to fully discharge into the uSTART module.
Daimler Trucks North America – Battery Support Module Can Cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 12/23/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V916000 |
| Consequence Summary | A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | DTNA will notify owners, and dealers remove the uSTART and replace it with an equivalent battery, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-842. |
| Recall Code | FL-842 |
| Potentially Affected | 1852 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V916000) |
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