Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCL
— Recall Campaign #20V485000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,715 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
20V485000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 14, 2020 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 20V485000 |
| Units affected: | 1,715 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- 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.