Freightliner Custom Chassis Xc 2011

Model Custom Chassis Xc made in 2011 by Freightliner got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12V552000Daimler Trucks North Americafrom 01/01/2010 to 09/20/2012V (Vehicle)759412/26/2012MFRDaimler Trucks North America11/29/201212/03/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 freightliner brand xb and xc custom chassis manufactured january 1, 2010, through september 20, 2012. the chassis are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall began on december 26, 2012. owners should contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. pacific time monday through friday, e-mail address dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.
NotesDaimler's recall campaign number is fl-634.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.