Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
NHTSA campaign 18V163000 · announced March 12, 2018 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America Llc · 9,480 units affected
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XCL, XCM, and XCR recreational vehicle chassis, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
The risk
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . DTNA's number for this recall is FL-762. Note: This recall is an expansion of 16V-809.
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
- 2011 Fccc Xbr
- 2012 Fccc Xbr
- 2013 Fccc Xbr
- 2014 Fccc Xbr
- 2015 Fccc Xbr
- 2016 Fccc Xbr
- 2017 Fccc Xbr
- 2011 Fccc Xcl
- 2012 Fccc Xcl
- 2013 Fccc Xcl
- 2014 Fccc Xcl
- 2015 Fccc Xcl
- 2016 Fccc Xcl
- 2017 Fccc Xcl
- 2011 Fccc Xcm
- 2012 Fccc Xcm
- 2013 Fccc Xcm
- 2014 Fccc Xcm
- 2015 Fccc Xcm
- 2016 Fccc Xcm
- 2017 Fccc Xcm
- 2011 Fccc Xcr
- 2012 Fccc Xcr
- 2013 Fccc Xcr
- 2014 Fccc Xcr
- 2015 Fccc Xcr
- 2016 Fccc Xcr
- 2017 Fccc Xcr
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.