Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V371000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V371000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2012-2019 freightliner custom chassis mt55 and mt45 vehicles Includes 9,702 affected units, Brake Pedal Clevis Pin Clip May Detach, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012-2019 freightliner custom chassis mt55 and mt45 vehicles

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2019 freightliner custom chassis mt55 and mt45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and dtna dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 12, 2019. the recall began august 28, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-814.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V371000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2019-05-14T00:00:00
Subject: Brake pedal clevis pin clip may detach
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 9,702

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-814
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2019 freightliner custom chassis mt55 and mt45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
Consequence Summary: If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. if the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and dtna dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 12, 2019. the recall began august 28, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-814.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 56.59

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NHTSA ID: 19V371000
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