Freightliner Econic SD (2019-2021): Electrical system
Recall 20V686000 · Nov 5, 2020 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
104
vehicles affected
104
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V686000
- Date
- Nov 5, 2020
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 104
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2019-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Econic SD | 2019-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V686000?
1 model: Freightliner Econic SD (2019-2021), about 104 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V686000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.