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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Engine Ground Stud may be Loose
| Report Received Date | 10/10/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V697000 |
| Consequence Summary | If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL795 |
| Potentially Affected | 1545 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V697000) |
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