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2019-2021 Freightliner Econic SD recall: cables

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on November 5, 2020. It covers about 104 vehicles.

vehicles affected
104
reported
Nov 5, 2020
owners notified
Dec 24, 2020

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner EconicSD vehicles. The routing and securement of certain electrical power cables at the battery relay and ground cable may cause the components to be damaged.
Risk
A damaged power cable wire coming into contact with the ground cable at the battery relay may increase the risk of a fire from overloading the ground connection. Additionally, a damaged ground connection may also result in an unexpected engine stall without warning and inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the left ground cable and install a new connection joint, and the battery cables will be reoriented and a new heat sleeve installed, free of charge. The recall began December 24, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-867.

Recall number 20V686000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V686000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2021 Freightliner Econic SD cables?

Yes. Recall 20V686000, reported on November 5, 2020, covers about 104 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V686000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the left ground cable and install a new connection joint, and the battery cables will be reoriented and a new heat sleeve installed, free of charge. The recall began December 24, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-867.

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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