Freightliner Custom Chassis S2g recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 24, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2013–2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2g, S2g

Recall number

17V338000

Brand / firm

Freightliner, Freightliner Custom Chass

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 736 units

Why it was recalled

The affected airline and wire may contact the exhaust pipe, possibly resulting in melting and shorting, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G Chassis trucks. The vehicles have an airline hose and the engine block coolant heater wire that may not have been properly routed and secured during production.

What to do

DTNA will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the airline and heater cord routing and secure them, if needed, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 18, 2017. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-739.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.