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NHTSA Recall 18V582000: Turn signal (exterior lighting) and 2 other components

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,311 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the FCCC Xbr.

12,311
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2019
owners notified (May 29)
NHTSA campaign18V582000
Manufacturer campaignFL788
ComponentsEXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedAugust 31, 2018
Owner notificationMay 29, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V582000

Make and modelModel years
FCCC Xbr2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xbs2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xcl2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xcm2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xcr2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xcs2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

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.