Fccc MT45, MT55 (2012-2019): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V371000 · May 14, 2019 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
9,702
vehicles affected
9,702
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V371000
- Date
- May 14, 2019
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 9,702
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights; Service brakes, hydraulic > Pedals and linkages
- Model years
- 2012-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
What can happen
If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-814.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 16 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V371000?
2 models: Fccc MT45 (2012-2019), Fccc MT55 (2012-2019), about 9,702 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V371000?
DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at.
What can happen?
If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.