FCCC XC-L 2015: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V442000

Make Model Year
FCCC XC-L 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-24 2018-06-29 2018-07-03

Production Dates: 2014-12-03 - 2017-06-28

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-776

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 512

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation "FCCC" XCL Chassis equipped with V-Ride suspension. The suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.

Consequence

If the mounting bolts loosen, the track bars that maintain the positioning of the rear axle may detach, affecting the vehicle's handling and stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-776.

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.