Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2016-2023 FCCXCR vehicles with faulty rear lights that may cause crashes. Dealers will install a free repair kit to fix brake and turn signals.
Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2016-2023 FCC XCR trucks because their rear lights may not work properly. This could make it harder for other drivers to see your vehicle, increasing crash risk.
The rear Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have internal damage that causes brake lights, turn signals, or rear markers to stop working. This reduces visibility to other drivers, which could lead to a crash.
Owners of 2016-2023 FCC XCR trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk when stopping or turning.
Check your vehicle's year and model: 2016-2023 FCC XCR trucks. The recall covers specific truck chassis models from 2016 to 2023.
Dealers will install a free secondary fused harness to fix the electrical system. This repair is available starting March 18, 2022.
You should have received a notification letter from the manufacturer by March 18, 2022.
Dealer will install a secondary fused harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL917. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-404 and 18V-502. Vehicles previously recalled will need to receive the new remedy repair once it is available.
The rear Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have internal damage that causes brake lights, turn signals, or rear markers to stop working.
Yes, you need to contact a dealer for the free repair by March 18, 2022, or later when the repair becomes available.
This recall covers 2016-2023 FCC XCR trucks. Older models may have been previously recalled under NHTSA recalls 20V-404 and 18V-502.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V00H000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 21V00H000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: Dealer will install a secondary fused harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL917. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-404 and 18V-502. Vehicles previously recalled will need to receive the new remedy repair once it is available. 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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