Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V215000 Reported March 29, 2017

Transmission grade brake may remain activated

Q: What is recall 17V215000?

NHTSA recall 17V215000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on March 29, 2017. It addresses: Transmission grade brake may remain activated. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 25 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V215000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-734

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 29, 2017

Completion Rate

36.00

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2015-2016 fccc s2g trucks equipped with an 8.0l propane engine and an allison transmission. the transmission grade brake on these trucks may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed, which can cause a loss of traction in certain icy, or other slippery conditions, due to aggressive downshifting.

Safety Consequence

If the transmission grade brake stays engaged, unknowingly to the operator, in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2017. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-734.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V215000 or campaign FL-734.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V215000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V215000?

NHTSA recall 17V215000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on March 29, 2017. It addresses: Transmission grade brake may remain activated. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V215000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-734. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.