Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Mt55 And Mt45 Vehicles. The Brake Pedal Clevis Pin Clip May Rub Or Bend On The Throttle Pedal And Possibly Detach.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
MT55
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
19V371000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Effect Of Defect
If The Clip Is Detaches And Clevis Pin Slides Out Of Position, The Brake Lights May Fail. Loss Of Brake Lights May Mislead Other Drivers If They Are Unaware The Vehicle Is Stopping Or Slowing Down, Which Increases The Risk Of Crash. If The Pin Continues To Slide Out Further, The Pedal May Detach, Increasing The Risk Of Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify The Vehicle Manufacturers That Purchased These Chassis, And Dtna Dealers Will Inspect The Clevis Pin Clearance And Correct It As Necessary, Free Of Charge. Dtna Issued Owners An Interim Notification On July 12, 2019. The Recall Began August 28, 2019. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-814.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110112
End Of Manufacture
20190103
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9702
Date Owners Notified
20190828
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20190514
Make Campaign Number
FL-814