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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V451000

2014 Fccc Xcr | 2015 Fccc Xcr | 2016 Fccc Xcr | 2017 Freightliner Custom Chass Xcr — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Published July 19, 2017 · Recall initiated: July 17, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V451000, published July 19, 2017 and initiated July 17, 2017. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2014 Fccc Xcr | 2015 Fccc Xcr | 2016 Fccc Xcr | 2017 Freightliner Custom Chass Xcr — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.

What's the hazard

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 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.

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Recall details

Brand
FCCC
Model
XCR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2014 FCCC XCR | 2015 FCCC XCR | 2016 FCCC XCR | 2017 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Fccc Xcr | 2015 Fccc Xcr | 2016 Fccc Xcr | 2017 Freightliner Custom Chass Xcr — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V451000 on July 19, 2017. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FCCC. Model: XCR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)