FCCC XCS 2019: TIRES:VALVE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V194000

Make Model Year
FCCC XCS 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-07-31 2018-03-26 2018-03-27

Production Dates: 2016-11-02 - 2018-01-10

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-764

Component: TIRES:VALVE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 82

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis "FCCC" XCS motorhome chassis equipped with wheels that have Freightliner-logo shaped holes. These wheels have a valve stem stabilizer that may dislodge and damage the valve stem.

Consequence

Valve stem damage can result in loss of air pressure in the inner tire, causing an overload of the outer tire and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizer and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-764.

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.