Fccc recall: Power train
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 FCCC S2G trucks equipped with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission. The transmission grade brake on these trucks may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed, which can cause a loss of traction in certain icy, or other slippery conditions, due to aggressive downshifting.
What could happen
If the transmission grade brake stays engaged, unknowingly to the operator, in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-734.
Vehicles covered
- Fccc S2G 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V215000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 29, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 26, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 31, 2014 to Dec 10, 2014
- Part
- Power train
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-734
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Fccc / Freightliner recall: Visibility Apr 4, 2023
- Fccc / Thomas Built Buses recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 20, 2022
- Fccc recall: Tires Nov 23, 2021
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Suspension Dec 19, 2018
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, air Oct 5, 2018
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, hydraulic May 29, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.