CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling one 2021 Freightliner XC, 340HP vehicle. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
- Risk
- Inoperative vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the units, free of charge. The one effected vehicle was remedied in July 2022. Owners may contact Farber's customer service at 1-800-331-3188.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
An extra resistor was incorrectly installed on a circuit board in this vehicle's electrical system. The resistor can disrupt communication on the vehicle's CAN network, which may cause the vehicle's lighting to stop working.
Inoperative lighting reduces visibility to other drivers and to you, which increases the risk of a crash. If you notice any lighting problems, take the vehicle to be checked promptly.
The repair is free: authorized dealers will replace the affected units at no charge. Owners can also contact Farber Specialty Vehicles customer service at 1-800-331-3188, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Farber Specialty Fccc XC | 2021 |
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