FREIGHTLINER 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT55G Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 FREIGHTLINER MT55G
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2018 FREIGHTLINER MT55G vehicles due to electrical system issues. An electrical short can increase the risk of fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-760.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026