Recall 17V451000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Report Date
20170717
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR
2015 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR
2016 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR
2017 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.