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HighNHTSA·22V877000·Announced 2022-11-23

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2023 FCCC MT50E Vans Due to Battery Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2023 FCCC MT50E vans because an insufficient battery connection may cause sudden loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 FCCC MT50E vans. The recall addresses a defect where an insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.

This unexpected shutdown can result in a sudden loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is classified under the electrical system, specifically the propulsion system and traction battery.

Dealers will replace the battery packs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC MT50E
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Van
Hazard
Affected units
11

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MT50E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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