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2020 Fccc MT45G recall: equipment

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on December 23, 2019. It covers about 1,852 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,852
reported
Dec 23, 2019
owners notified
Jan 30, 2020

Equipment

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 number 19V916000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V916000

Is there a recall on the 2020 Fccc MT45G equipment?

Yes. Recall 19V916000, reported on December 23, 2019, covers about 1,852 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V916000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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