FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS S2G 2014: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V338000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS S2G 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-09-29 2017-05-24 2017-05-25

Production Dates: 2012-08-04 - 2017-04-10

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-739

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 736

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2013-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G Chassis trucks. The vehicles have an airline hose and the engine block coolant heater wire that may not have been properly routed and secured during production.

Consequence

The affected airline and wire may contact the exhaust pipe, possibly resulting in melting and shorting, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DTNA will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the airline and heater cord routing and secure them, if needed, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 18, 2017. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-739.

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.