CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES; TIRES:VALVE
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recall certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2018-2021 Freightliner XCM chassis, XCS Chassis and MC Chassis and 2017-2021 XCR Chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 Freightliner Custom Chassis, XCL, XCM, XCS, MC and XCR chassis, the tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged. Extensive damage can cause the inner wheel to lose tire pressure, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and adjust them as needed. If the adjustment does not fix the problem, the inner valve stem will be replaced. Both the inspection and any needed repair are free of charge at an authorized dealer.
Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America. You can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-861, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc MC | 2018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XC-L | 20182019 |
| Fccc XCM | 2018201920202021 |
| Fccc XCR | 20172018201920202021 |
| Fccc XCS | 2018201920202021 |