2012-2019 Fccc MT45 and Fccc MT55 recall: brake lights

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on May 14, 2019. It covers about 9,702 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 9,702
reported: May 14, 2019
owners notified: Aug 28, 2019

Exterior lighting: brake lights

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
Risk: If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-814.

Recall number 19V371000

Affected vehicles

Fccc MT45 2012-2019 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Fccc MT55 2012-2019 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Questions about recall 19V371000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2019 Fccc MT45 and Fccc MT55 brake lights?

Yes. Recall 19V371000, reported on May 14, 2019, covers about 9,702 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V371000?

DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-814.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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