Fccc recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Custom XC Chassis vehicles. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 24, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-877.
Vehicles covered
- Fccc Xc Chassis 2021–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V108000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 24, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 7, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 276
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-877
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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 recall: Tires May 26, 2022
- Fccc recall: Fuel system, diesel Jul 21, 2021
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering May 19, 2021
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Fuel system, diesel May 7, 2021
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering Apr 12, 2021
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.