NHTSA Recall 12V552000: Cruise control (vehicle speed control) and 2 other components
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,594 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the FCCC Redundant Custom Chassis XB.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V552000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-634 |
| Components | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CRUISE CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | November 29, 2012 |
| Owner notification | December 26, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis manufactured January 1, 2010, through September 20, 2012. The chassis are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Safety risk
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.
Notes
Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-634.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V552000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC Redundant Custom Chassis XB | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| FCCC Redundant Custom Chassis XC | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.