Daimler Trucks Recalls MT55 and MT45 Chassis for Brake Pedal Defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles because a brake pedal clip may detach, causing brake light failure or pedal detachment.
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 (brake pedal detachment) and a safety-critical component failure (brake lights) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The recall involves a defect where the brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
If the clip detaches and the clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. This can mislead other drivers who are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the brake pedal may detach, which also increases the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis. DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-814. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FCCC MT55, MT45
- Brand
- FCCC
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,702
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 (2)
- MT55
- MT45
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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