Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V485000 Reported August 14, 2020

Display does not dim/fmvss 101

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Electrical System · 1,715 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V485000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-859
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,715
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 14, 2020
Completion Rate
79.94

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner custom chassis xcl, xcp, xcr and xcs and 2015-2019 custom chassis xcm vehicles. the instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "control and displays."

Safety Consequence

Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 1, 2021. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-859.

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 20V485000 or campaign FL-859.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V485000

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

What is recall 20V485000?

NHTSA recall 20V485000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on August 14, 2020. It addresses: Display does not dim/fmvss 101. The recall affects approximately 1,715 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V485000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-859. 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.