Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017-2021 FCCXCR trucks with potentially damaged tire valve stems that could cause tire pressure loss and crash risk. Free inspection and repair available.
Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2021 FCC XCR trucks due to a risk that tire valve stems may become damaged, leading to loss of tire pressure and increased crash risk. Owners should have their valve stems inspected by a dealer to prevent potential tire failure.
The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged. This damage can cause loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2017-2021 FCC XCR trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks with potentially damaged valve stems face the highest risk of tire pressure loss and crash.
Check if your truck is a 2017-2021 FCC XCR model with a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recall. The recall began October 29, 2020.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get the recall notification and schedule a dealer inspection.
A dealer will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and adjust them if needed, free of charge.
If adjustment doesn't fix the issue, the inner valve stem will be replaced free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners and dealer will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and adjust as needed, free of charge. If the adjustment does not resolve the issue then the inner valve stem will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
2017-2021 FCC XCR trucks with potentially damaged tire valve stems.
Check if your truck is a 2017-2021 FCC XCR model and if it was sold after October 29, 2020.
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a dealer inspection for free adjustment or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send DTNA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V529000 — DTNA DTNA Hello, I own a DTNA that is covered by recall 20V529000 from DTNA. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners and dealer will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and adjust as needed, free of charge. If the adjustment does not resolve the issue then the inner valve stem will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
