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- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G Chassis trucks. The vehicles have an airline hose and the engine block coolant heater wire that may not have been properly routed and secured during production.
- Risk
- The affected airline and wire may contact the exhaust pipe, possibly resulting in melting and shorting, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the airline and heater cord routing and secure them, if needed, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 18, 2017. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-739.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2013-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G trucks, an airline hose and the engine block coolant heater wire may not have been properly routed and secured during production. The airline and wire can contact the exhaust pipe, which may melt them and cause a short circuit.
This condition increases the risk of a fire. Owners should have their vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect and correct the airline and heater cord routing and secure them if needed. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall number FL-739. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc Redundant S2G | 2014201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Fccc S2G | 20132018 |