NHTSA Recall 21V00H000: Turn signal (exterior lighting) and 2 other components
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24,869 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the FCCC Xbp.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V00H000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL917 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | December 23, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 18, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis XBP, 2017-2020 XBR, 2017-2022 XBS, 2016-2019 XCL, 2016-2023 XCM, 2017-2021 XCP, 2016-2023 XCR, and 2017-2023 XCS recreational vehicle chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have internal damage, which could result in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Safety risk
Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealer will install a secondary fused harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL917. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-404 and 18V-502. Vehicles previously recalled will need to receive the new remedy repair once it is available.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V00H000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC Xbp | 2018 |
| FCCC Xbr | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| FCCC Xbs | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| FCCC Xcl | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| FCCC Xcm | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| FCCC Xcp | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| FCCC Xcr | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| FCCC Xcs | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.