FCCC XCR 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V204000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC | XCR | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-06-06 | 2016-04-11 | 2016-04-11 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-07 - 2015-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-704
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2989
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 FCC XCS, XCM, XCR, XCL, XCP, XBS, XBR, and XBP trucks manufactured from January 7, 2013, through June 1, 2015. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable, offset, 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 June 6, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-704.
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.
