Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
XCL
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V204000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Electric
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20130107
End Of Manufacture
20150601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2989
Date Owners Notified
20160606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20160411
Make Campaign Number
FL-704