FCCC XCM 2016: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V366000

Make Model Year
FCCC XCM 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-31 2016-05-26 2016-05-26

Production Dates: 2014-05-01 - 2015-06-16

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-712

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1385

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 FCCC XBP, XBR, XCM, XCR, XCL, and XCP trucks manufactured May 1, 2014, to June 16, 2015, equipped with certain ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles equipped with Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.

Consequence

The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on May 31, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-712.

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.