Electrical systemRecall 18V-582 · Fccc vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-582 covers 12,311 Fccc vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V582000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XBS, XCR, XCM, XCL, and XCS recreation vehicle chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
The risk
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
The remedy for this recall is still under development. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL788.
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
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 23, 2015 to June 29, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.