Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables

NHTSA recall 17V451000 · announced July 17, 2017 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America Llc · 1,308 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Fccc Xcr
• 2015 Fccc Xcr
• 2016 Fccc Xcr
• 2017 Freightliner Custom Chass Xcr

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.