Recall 17V451000: 2014–2016 Fccc XCR

Report received

Jul 17, 2017

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

1,308vehicles

Model years

2014–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Fccc XCR0 complaints
• 2015 Fccc XCR0 complaints
• 2016 Fccc XCR2 complaints