FCCC XBR (2018) Recall: Nonfunctioning Lights Increase Crash Risk
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2016-2019 FCCO XBR vehicles with potentially nonfunctioning rear lights. This recall addresses a risk of crashes due to malfunctioning brake, turn, or marker lights.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR vehicles because the rear lights may not work properly. This could increase the risk of a crash if the lights fail during driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224744-fccc-xbr-2018-recall-nonfunctioning-lights-increase-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224744-fccc-xbr-2018-recall-nonfunctioning-lights-increase-crash-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V582000
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“FCCC XBR (2018) Recall: Nonfunctioning Lights Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224744-fccc-xbr-2018-recall-nonfunctioning-lights-increase-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V582000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V582000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing brake lights, turn signals, or marker lights to stop working. This can lead to crashes if the vehicle's lights fail while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2019 FCCO XBR, XBS, XCR, XCM, XCL, and XCS recreation vehicle chassis are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk if lights fail during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2016-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XBS, XCR, XCM, XCL, or XCS recreation vehicle chassis. The recall began May 29, 2019.
- Brand
Daimler Trucks North America- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your vehicle is affected and get instructions.
What NHTSA says to do
The remedy for this recall is still under development. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL788.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V582000 (August 31, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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