Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V485000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V485000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis xcl, xcp, xcr and xcs and 2015-2019 custom chassis xcm vehicles Includes 1,715 affected units, Display Does Not Dim/FMVSS 101, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis xcl, xcp, xcr and xcs and 2015-2019 custom chassis xcm vehicles

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis xcl, xcp, xcr and xcs and 2015-2019 custom chassis xcm vehicles. the instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "control and displays."

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 1, 2021. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-859.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V485000
Report Received Date: 2020-08-14T00:00:00
Subject: Display does not dim/fmvss 101
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,715

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-859
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis xcl, xcp, xcr and xcs and 2015-2019 custom chassis xcm vehicles. the instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "control and displays."
Consequence Summary: Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 1, 2021. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-859.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 73.88

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