Recall 21V-921: 2018–2022 FCCC MBC, 2017–2023 FCCC MC and 11 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Nov 23, 2021, covering about 16,676 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2017-2022 XCM, XCS, 2017-2023 MC, XCR, 2018-2019 XBR, 2018-2020 XBS, 2018-2022 MBC, MT55, S2C, S2G, S2RV vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
The risk
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL912. Note: This recall supersedes and expands recall 20V-529 (FL-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Tires › Valve |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V921000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC MBC | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| FCCC MC | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| FCCC MT55 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| FCCC Redundant S2G | 2018 | All years |
| FCCC S2C | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| FCCC S2G | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| FCCC S2RV | 2022 | All years |
| FCCC XBR | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| FCCC XBS | 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| FCCC XCL | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| FCCC XCM | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| FCCC XCR | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| FCCC XCS | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V-921?
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2017-2022 XCM, XCS, 2017-2023 MC, XCR, 2018-2019 XBR, 2018-2020 XBS, 2018-2022 MBC, MT55, S2C, S2G, S2RV vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
How is recall 21V-921 fixed?
Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL912. Note: This recall supersedes and expands recall 20V-529 (FL-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.