Defect Description For Recall
Daimler 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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CUSTOM CHASSIS XC
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V552000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Failure 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.
Fix Defect
Dtna 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20100101
End Of Manufacture
20120920
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7594
Date Owners Notified
20121226
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20121129
Make Campaign Number
FL-634