NHTSA Recall 20V529000: Valve (tires) and tires
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,359 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the FCCC Mc.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V529000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-861 |
| Components | TIRES › VALVE; TIRES |
| Report received | September 1, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 29, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recall certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2018-2021 Freightliner XCM chassis, XCS Chassis and MC Chassis and 2017-2021 XCR Chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Safety risk
Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners and dealer will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and adjust as needed, free of charge. If the adjustment does not resolve the issue then the inner valve stem will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
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 20V529000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC Mc | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| FCCC Xcl | 2018, 2019 |
| FCCC Xcm | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| FCCC Xcr | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| FCCC Xcs | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.