Recall 17V451000: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V451000 was filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC and received on July 17, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 1,308.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on September 14, 2017.
- Production dates listed: November 27, 2012 to February 23, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR chassis. A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.
Consequence (official text)
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL741.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL741.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC | XCR | 2014 to 2016 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2016 Forest River Berkshire inherited from the chassis
- 2015 Newmar Dutch Star inherited from the chassis
- 2016 Newmar Dutch Star inherited from the chassis
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany inherited from the chassis
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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