2017 FCCC S2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FCCC S2
The 2017 FCCC S2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 FCCC S2
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2017 FCCC S2, potentially affecting up to 6,680 vehicles.
Recall 16V666000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 3,329 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 chassis and Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks and non-school buses manufactured March 3, 2015, to September 8, 2016, equipped with ICU3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the Brake System Malfunction telltale/indicator lamp...
Consequence: If "PARK" illuminates instead of the word "BRAKE," the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ICU3s instrument clusters with new clusters, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent to owners on November 4, 2016. The remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed...
View full details →Recall 16V666000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 3,329 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 chassis and Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks and non-school buses manufactured March 3, 2015, to September 8, 2016, equipped with ICU3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the Brake System Malfunction telltale/indicator lamp...
Consequence: If "PARK" illuminates instead of the word "BRAKE," the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ICU3s instrument clusters with new clusters, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent to owners on November 4, 2016. The remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed...
View full details →Recall 16V707000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
Consequence: This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.
View full details →Recall 16V707000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
Consequence: This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FCCC S2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FCCC S2.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FCCC S2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FCCC S2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FCCC S2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 FCCC S2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
sbu2014 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
sbu2014 Borg Warner (Kysor) Fan Clutch Nuts
sbu2014 — EQUIPMENT
sbu2014 Borg Warner (Kysor) Fan Clutch Nuts
sbu2015 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sbu2015 Surge Tank Leaks
sbu2017 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
sbu2017 EPA07 and Newer Gentech Coolant Level Sensor Testing
ICI17-039 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FL724 ? Fourth Revised Bulletin
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FCCC S2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FCCC S2
- 2012 FCCC S2 — 0 complaints
- 2016 FCCC S2 — 0 complaints
- 2017 FCCC S2 (current)
- 2018 FCCC S2 — 0 complaints
- 2019 FCCC S2 — 0 complaints
- 2020 FCCC S2 — 0 complaints
- 2021 FCCC S2 — 0 complaints
- 2022 FCCC S2 — 0 complaints
Other FCCC Models
- FCCC S2RV — 5 total complaints
- FCCC MCL — 3 total complaints
- FCCC MT 45 — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XBR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XCR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XC — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XC CHASSIS — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XCA — 2 total complaints