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NHTSA Recall 21V121000: Software (engine and engine cooling) and engine

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 FCCC Xba.

35
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (March 29)
NHTSA campaign21V121000
Manufacturer campaignFL-879
ComponentsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) › SOFTWARE; ENGINE
Report receivedFebruary 25, 2021
Owner notificationMarch 29, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Custom Chass XBA Chassis equipped with Cummins B6.7N engines. The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for certain safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.

Safety risk

If safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, stability, speed, and collision avoidance do not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will recalibrate the engine control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA number for this recall is FL-879.

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 21V121000

Make and modelModel years
FCCC Xba2019, 2020

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.