Fccc Turn Signal Recall 18V582000 (12K Vehicles)

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XBS, XCR, XCM, XCL, and XCS recreation vehicle chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

The risk

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

The remedy for this recall is still under development. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL788.

Contacts

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 to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Fccc dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 18V582000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2016 Fccc XBR	0	5	D
2017 Fccc XBR	0	5	D
2018 Fccc XBR	1	5	D
2019 Fccc XBR	0	6	F
2016 Fccc XBS	0	2	B
2017 Fccc XBS	0	5	D
2018 Fccc XBS	0	7	F
2019 Fccc XBS	0	8	F
2016 Fccc XCL	0	9	D
2017 Fccc XCL	0	9	D
2018 Fccc XCL	0	10	D
2019 Fccc XCL	0	11	F
2016 Fccc XCM	0	9	C
2017 Fccc XCM	0	10	C
2018 Fccc XCM	0	9	C
2019 Fccc XCM	0	11	D
2016 Fccc XCR	2	9	C
2017 Fccc XCR	0	9	C
2018 Fccc XCR	0	10	D
2019 Fccc XCR	0	11	D
2016 Fccc XCS	0	2	A
2017 Fccc XCS	0	6	C
2018 Fccc XCS	0	9	D
2019 Fccc XCS	0	11	D

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Questions

Is the 18V582000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Daimler Trucks North America's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 18V582000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 18V582000 announced?

Daimler Trucks North America reported it to NHTSA on August 31, 2018. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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