FREIGHTLINER XC-R 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : XC-R | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2012-11-27 - 2016-02-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V451000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-09-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-07-17 | Date Added to Database: 2017-07-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL741 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1308 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
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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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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