EngineRecall 21V-121 · 2019–2020 Fccc XBA

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-121 covers 35 2019–2020 Fccc XBA for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.

0%
Vehicles repaired0 of 35 · 2022 Q4
Vehicles affected351 model
ReportedFeb 25, 2021Owners notified Mar 29, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V121000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Custom Chass XBA Chassis equipped with Cummins B6.7N engines. The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for certain safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.

The risk

If safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, stability, speed, and collision avoidance do not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

DTNA will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will recalibrate the engine control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA number for this recall is FL-879.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

0%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q12022 Q4
1 model

Vehicles in this recall