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Fccc XBA Recall 21V121: Engine Software May Fail to Limit Speed or Torque, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V121, reported February 25, 2021, 35 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers certain 2019 and 2020 Freightliner Custom Chassis XBA vehicles equipped with Cummins B6.7N engines. The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, so the engine may not limit engine speed or torque as intended for safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.

If these functions do not work properly, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and schedule the repair as soon as possible.

The remedy is free. Cummins dealers will recalibrate the engine control module at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 29, 2021. For questions, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-879), and check your VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V121Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component
ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Custom Chass XBA Chassis equipped with Cummins B6.7N engines. The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for certain safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.
Risk
If safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, stability, speed, and collision avoidance do not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will recalibrate the engine control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA number for this recall is FL-879.
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

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