2018 Freightliner MT45G, 2018 Freightliner MT55G Recall: Bracket that secures the capacitor to the battery tray may damage the…
NHTSA campaign 18V116000 · Electrical System · filed Feb 16, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | MT45G | 2018 |
| Freightliner | MT55G | 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V116000 (manufacturer number FL-760). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.