FCCC XB-R 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V00H000

Make Model Year
FCCC XB-R 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-03-18 2021-12-23 2021-12-28

Production Dates: 2016-01-01 - 2016-10-12

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL917

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24869

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis XBP, 2017-2020 XBR, 2017-2022 XBS, 2016-2019 XCL, 2016-2023 XCM, 2017-2021 XCP, 2016-2023 XCR, and 2017-2023 XCS recreational vehicle chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module "PDM" may have internal damage, which could result in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Consequence

Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealer will install a secondary fused harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL917. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-404 and 18V-502. Vehicles previously recalled will need to receive the new remedy repair once it is available.

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.nhtsa.gov.