Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-11-23
- Owners notified
- 2023-07-14
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 FCCC MT50e vans. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.
Safety risk
An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the battery packs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.