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Fccc XC Chassis Recall 21V108: Brake Pedal May Lack Return Spring, Causing Stuck Brake Lights

NHTSA campaign 21V108, reported February 24, 2021, 276 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The adjustable brake pedal assembly on certain vehicles may be missing a return spring. As a result, the brake lights can stay illuminated after the pedal is released, and on some towed vehicles the brakes may stay engaged after the pedal is released. These conditions do not meet federal lighting requirements.

Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that you are slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a crash. Brakes that stay engaged on a towed vehicle can also increase the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly and install a return spring if needed. Owners will be notified by mail. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-877. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V108Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Custom XC Chassis vehicles. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 24, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-877.
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.

Affected vehicles

Fccc XC Chassis20212022