RECALL
Problem:
Battery Support Module Can Cause Fire
Maker:
Daimler Trucks
Category:
EQUIPMENT
Type:
Vehicle
Cars:
1'852
Campaign:
FL-842
Description:
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.
Consequences:
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
Actions:
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.
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