How many recalls does the 2018 Freightliner Mt45g have?

The 2018 Freightliner Mt45g has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

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2018 Freightliner Mt45g Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Freightliner Mt45g has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,129 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18V697000 2018-10-10 1,545 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18V116000 2018-02-16 584 affected

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G custom chassis built with certain uStart Ultra Capacitors. The bracket that secures the capacitor to the battery tray may damage the capacitor and allow water to enter the capacitor, causing corrosion or a possible…

Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the capacitors, replacing them with an additional conventional battery, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-760.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Freightliner Mt45g as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.