Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V552000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V552000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2010-2013 freightliner brand xb and xc custom chassis manufactured january 1, 2010, through september 20, 2012 Includes 7,594 affected units, Brake Lights & Cruise Control Issues, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2013 freightliner brand xb and xc custom chassis manufactured january 1, 2010, through september 20, 2012

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 freightliner brand xb and xc custom chassis manufactured january 1, 2010, through september 20, 2012. the chassis are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall began on december 26, 2012. owners should contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Pacific time monday through friday, e-mail address dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V552000
Report Received Date: 2012-11-29T00:00:00
Subject: Brake lights & cruise control issues
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 7,594

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-634
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 freightliner brand xb and xc custom chassis manufactured january 1, 2010, through september 20, 2012. the chassis are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall began on december 26, 2012. owners should contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Pacific time monday through friday, e-mail address dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V552000
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