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SevereNHTSA·16V707000·Announced 2016-10-04

Freightliner Custom Chassis S2 Recalled for Brake Shift Interlock Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2 vehicles because the brake transmission shift interlock may fail, allowing the vehicle to move unintentionally.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake shift interlock) that can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 bus chassis manufactured between November 25, 2015, and April 27, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where the brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable. This condition makes it possible to shift the vehicle into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

The defect can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, which increases the risk of injury or a crash. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to correct the issue at no charge. The recall began on November 30, 2016.

Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC S2
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Bus Chassis
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)

  • S2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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