Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2013-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G
— Recall Campaign #17V338000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 736 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V338000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 24, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V338000 |
| Units affected: | 736 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.