NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Fccc MT45G Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2019 Fccc MT45G has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fccc dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Fccc MT45G. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #18V697000Reported October 10, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 1,545 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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