Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
NHTSA campaign 16V321000 · announced May 18, 2016 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America Llc · 2,275 units affected
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FCCC XCL, XCM, XCP, and XCR motorhome chassis manufactured January 23, 2012, to April 10, 2014. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
The risk
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake ability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed out to owners on July 5, 2016. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-711.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2012 Fccc Xcl
- 2013 Fccc Xcl
- 2014 Fccc Xcl
- 2015 Fccc Xcl
- 2012 Fccc Xcm
- 2013 Fccc Xcm
- 2014 Fccc Xcm
- 2015 Fccc Xcm
- 2012 Fccc Xcp
- 2013 Fccc Xcp
- 2014 Fccc Xcp
- 2015 Fccc Xcp
- 2012 Fccc Xcr
- 2013 Fccc Xcr
- 2014 Fccc Xcr
- 2015 Fccc Xcr
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.