Recalls for 2020 Freightliner Econic Sd

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Posted on: 2020-11-06
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2021 freightliner econicsd vehicles.  The routing and securement of certain electrical power cables at the battery relay and ground cable may cause the components to be damaged.  

Consequence
A damaged power cable wire coming into contact with the ground cable at the battery relay may increase the risk of a fire from overloading the ground connection.  Additionally, a damaged ground connection may also result in an unexpected engine stall without warning and inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the left ground cable and install a new connection joint, and the battery cables will be reoriented and a new heat sleeve installed, free of charge.  The recall began december 24, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-867.

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

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2019-11-20
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020 freightliner econic sd vehicles.  The vehicle certification label contains the incorrect gross axle weight rating (gawr) information.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, wheels and rims- other than passenger cars.

Consequence
The incorrect weight rating information can result in overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dtna reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied with new labels, therefore owner notifications will not be sent.  The recall began november 19, 2019.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-840.

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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