NHTSA Recall 19V916000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2019-12-23. An estimated 1,852 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-842
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.