- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Fccc MT45G Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Fccc MT45G have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2018 for the electrical system.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical MT45G year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Fccc MT45G recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 Fccc MT45G yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Fccc MT45G: every year compared
All MT45G years2018 Fccc MT45G vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fccc MT45G | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2018 Fccc XBR | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Fccc MT45G
Does the 2018 Fccc MT45G have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Fccc MT45G: electrical system (October 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Fccc MT45G had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Fccc MT45G a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Fccc MT45G year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 Fccc MT45G has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data