Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V404000 Reported July 14, 2020

Damaged circuit board may affect lighting function

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 16,776 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V404000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-856
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
16,776
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 14, 2020
Completion Rate
28.80

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) xbp, 2016-2019 xcm, 2017-2020 xcs, 2018-2019 xbr, 2017-2019 xbs, 2016-2019 xcl, 2017-2020 xcp and 2016-2020 xcr recreation vehicle chassis that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 18v-582. the rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Safety Consequence

Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pdm, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification september 4, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-856.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V404000 or campaign FL-856.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V404000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V404000?

NHTSA recall 20V404000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on July 14, 2020. It addresses: Damaged circuit board may affect lighting function. The recall affects approximately 16,776 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V404000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-856. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.