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VehicleJul 17, 20171,308 affected

Fccc / Freightliner Custom Chass recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V451000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 17, 2017
Owners notified
Sep 14, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
1,308
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 27, 2012 to Feb 23, 2016
Part
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Maker's own recall number
FL741

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.

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