NHTSA Recall 18V697000: Electrical system
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,545 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the FCCC MT45G.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V697000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL795 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 10, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 14, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the grounding of the engine ground stud, repairing it as needed, free of charge. DTNA issued owners interim notifications on December 3, 2018. The recall began October 14, 2019. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V697000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.