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.