FCCC XCR 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V431000

Make Model Year
FCCC XCR 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-02-15 2019-06-08 2019-06-11

Production Dates: 2018-01-09 - 2018-07-03

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18V-703

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Farber Specialty Vehicles "Farber" is recalling certain specialty vehicles built on 2018 Freightliner XCR chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.

Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Farber will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.

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.