The 2016 Freightliner Custom Chass Xcr has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,308 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR chassis. A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.
Consequence
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL741.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints2
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2016 freightliner xc-s. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the scr (selective catalytic reduction) temperature sensor replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer…”
“The headlights only operate low beam or highbeam. It is supposed to operate both low and highbeams together when I switch from low to high beams”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Freightliner Custom Chass Xcr as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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