The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V404000·Announced 2020-07-14

Daimler Trucks Recalls 16,776 Freightliner Chassis for Damaged Power Distribution Module

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 16,776 Freightliner Custom Chassis vehicles because a damaged Power Distribution Module may cause rear lights to fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where non-functioning exterior lights increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling 16,776 specific Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) recreation vehicle chassis. The affected models include the 2018 XBP, 2016-2019 XCM, 2017-2020 XCS, 2018-2019 XBR, 2017-2019 XBS, 2016-2019 XCL, 2017-2020 XCP, and 2016-2020 XCR. This recall applies only to vehicles that previously received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 18V-582.

The defect involves the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM), which may have been damaged during manufacturing. This damage can result in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PDM free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on September 4, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-856. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC XBS, XCR, XCP, XBP
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreation Vehicle Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
16,776

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 (8)

  • XBS
  • XCR
  • XCP
  • XBP
  • XCM
  • XCS
  • XBR
  • XCL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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