Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V338000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V338000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2013-2018 freightliner custom chassis s2g chassis trucks Includes 736 affected units, Airline Hose and Engine Block Heater Wire may Melt, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2018 freightliner custom chassis s2g chassis trucks

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2013-2018 freightliner custom chassis s2g chassis trucks. the vehicles have an airline hose and the engine block coolant heater wire that may not have been properly routed and secured during production.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the airline and heater cord routing and secure them, if needed, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed to owners on july 18, 2017. the recall began on september 29, 2017. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-739.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V338000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-05-24T00:00:00
Subject: Airline hose and engine block heater wire may melt
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 736

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-739
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2013-2018 freightliner custom chassis s2g chassis trucks. the vehicles have an airline hose and the engine block coolant heater wire that may not have been properly routed and secured during production.
Consequence Summary: The affected airline and wire may contact the exhaust pipe, possibly resulting in melting and shorting, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the airline and heater cord routing and secure them, if needed, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed to owners on july 18, 2017. the recall began on september 29, 2017. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-739.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.74

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