2018 Freightliner MT45G Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Freightliner MT45G. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Freightliner MT45G
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G custom chassis built with certain uStart Ultra Capacitors. The bracket that secures the capacitor to the battery tray may damage the capacitor and allow water to enter the capacitor, causing corrosion or a possible electrical short.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the capacitors, replacing them with an additional conventional battery, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Freightliner MT45G. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Freightliner MT45G model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner MT45G model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Freightliner MT45G | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Freightliner MT45G | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Freightliner MT45G | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Freightliner MT45G | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Freightliner MT45G | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Freightliner MT45G
How do I know if my 2018 Freightliner MT45G has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Freightliner MT45G; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V116000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.