NHTSA Recall 20V485000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V485000; Date: Aug. 14, 2020
glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Fccc XCL; 2019 Fccc XCL; 2015 Fccc XCM; 2016 Fccc XCM; 2017 Fccc XCM; 2018 Fccc XCM; 2019 Fccc XCM; 2018 Fccc XCP; 2019 Fccc XCP; 2018 Fccc XCR; 2019 Fccc XCR; 2018 Fccc XCS; 2019 Fccc XCS
Component: Electrical System: Instrument Panel
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 1,715
Recall Summary:
daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis xcl, xcp, xcr and xcs and 2015-2019 custom chassis xcm vehicles. the instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "control and displays."
How to Fix:
dtna will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 12, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-859.
Recall 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.
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