12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 17V-451 · Fccc and Freightliner Custom Chass vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 17V-451 covers 1,308 Fccc and Freightliner Custom Chass vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V451000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.