Freightliner Custom XC Chassis Recalled for Missing Brake Return Spring
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021-2022 Freightliner Custom XC Chassis vehicles because a missing brake pedal return spring may cause brake lights to stay on or brakes to remain engaged.
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 (missing brake spring) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Custom XC Chassis vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The missing spring may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated after the brake pedal is released, which can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention. Additionally, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin April 24, 2021. 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 XC CHASSIS
- Brand
- FCCC
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck Chassis
- Affected units
- 276
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)
- XC CHASSIS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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