Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) · Canada · Mod
Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) XB Chassis: Lights and Instruments
Affects Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) XB Chassis · 2018–2019 — about 2 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles built on a Freightliner XBS chassis, the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have a manufacturing defect that could cause intermittent functioning of the rear marker, brake lights or left turn signal. Without brake lights, a following motorist may not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks North American (DTNA) will inspect and repair the PDM as necessary.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational