2018 FCCC MT45G Recall

Campaign:: 18V697000 on 10/09/2018
Component:: Electrical system
Manufactured:: 09/28/2017 - 06/15/2018
Affected:: 1,545
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the grounding of the engine ground stud, repairing it as needed, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 3, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl795.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2018 FCCC MT45G TSBs (3)