FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XCR 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

1 Recall

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V451000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2017
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR chassis. A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.

Potential Risk:
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL741.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS
Mfg Campaign: FL741
Notice Date: Sep 14, 2017
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2017

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11429753 Other
Aug 19, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner XC-S. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) temperature sensor replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,200.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner XC-S. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) temperature sensor replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,200.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner XC-S. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) temperature sensor replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,200.

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS
Mfg Campaign: 11429753
Notice Date: Aug 19, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11374107 Other
Nov 11, 2020
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY OPERATE LOW BEAM OR HIGHBEAM. IT IS SUPPOSED TO OPERATE BOTH LOW AND HIGHBEAMS TOGETHER WHEN I SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAMS

Corrective Action:

THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY OPERATE LOW BEAM OR HIGHBEAM. IT IS SUPPOSED TO OPERATE BOTH LOW AND HIGHBEAMS TOGETHER WHEN I SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAMS

Additional Notes:

THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY OPERATE LOW BEAM OR HIGHBEAM. IT IS SUPPOSED TO OPERATE BOTH LOW AND HIGHBEAMS TOGETHER WHEN I SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAMS

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS
Mfg Campaign: 11374107
Notice Date: Nov 11, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2020

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