Daimler Trucks Recalls 2015-2016 FCCC S2G Trucks for Transmission Defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015-2016 FCCC S2G trucks with 8.0L propane engines and Allison transmissions because the grade brake may fail to deactivate, increasing crash risk in slippery conditions.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission grade brake malfunction) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 FCCC S2G trucks equipped with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission. The recall addresses a defect in the transmission grade brake, which may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed.
This malfunction can cause aggressive downshifting, leading to a loss of traction in icy or other slippery conditions. If the transmission grade brake remains engaged unknowingly by the operator in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FCCC S2G
- Brand
- FCCC
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 25
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)
- S2G
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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