FCCC XCR 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V654000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC | XCR | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-11-07 | 2016-09-12 | 2016-09-12 |
Production Dates: 2012-12-21 - 2015-12-22
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-723
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1881
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation "FCCC" XCM, XCR, and XCL motorhome chassis manufactured December 21, 2012, to December 22, 2015. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-723.
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.
