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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.