Fccc XCR; Freightliner Custom Chass XCR (2014-2017): Electrical system
Recall 17V451000 · Jul 17, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
1,308
vehicles affected
1,308
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V451000
- Date
- Jul 17, 2017
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 1,308
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fccc | XCR | 2014-2016 |
| Freightliner Custom Chass | XCR | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V451000?
2 models: Fccc XCR (2014-2016), Freightliner Custom Chass XCR (2017), about 1,308 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V451000?
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.
What can happen?
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.