NHTSA Campaign 17V451000

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

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Jul 17, 2017 · 1,308 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR 2014 1,308
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR 2015 1,308
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR 2016 1,308
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR 2017 1,308

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V451000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.