NHTSA Recall 19V916000: Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,852 vehicles. It affects 2020 FCCC MT45G.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V916000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-842 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 23, 2019 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 19V916000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC MT45G | 2020 |
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.