FREIGHTLINER XCS 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : XCS | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V485000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-04-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-08-14 | Date Added to Database: 2020-08-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-859 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1715 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCL, XCP, XCR and XCS and 2015-2019 Custom Chassis XCM vehicles. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." |
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Consequence:
Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, thus increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-859. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101 | |
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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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