Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis Xcr Chassis. A Battery Cable Mounting Bracket May Not Have Been Installed Correctly, As A Result, The Improperly Routed And Clipped Battery Cable Can Contact The Frame Rail, Possibly Chafing And Short Circuiting.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS
Model Of Vehicle
XCR
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
17V451000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
A Battery Cable Short Circuit Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Revise The Battery Cable Mounting Bracket And Cable Routing, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 14, 2017. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-745-8000. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl741.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20121127
End Of Manufacture
20160223
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1308
Date Owners Notified
20170914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170717
Make Campaign Number
FL741