Freightliner Custom Chassis XB, Custom Chassis XC: Vehicle speed control — cruise control

Affects Freightliner Custom Chassis XB, Custom Chassis XC · 2010–2013 — about 8K vehicles.

The hazard

Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address [email protected], or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational