How many recalls does the 2020 Freightliner Mt45g have?

The 2020 Freightliner Mt45g has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2020 Freightliner Mt45g has an open recall?

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2020 Freightliner Mt45g Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Freightliner Mt45g has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,852 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 19V916000 2019-12-23 1,852 affected

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 FCC MT45G vehicles equipped with Ioxus 12V uSTART MD battery support modules. The uSTART module electronics can short circuit internally, causing the vehicle's battery to fully discharge into the uSTART module.

Consequence

A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers remove the uSTART and replace it with an equivalent battery, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-842.

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 2020 Freightliner Mt45g as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.