Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
XCL
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V654000
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 November 7, 2016. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-723.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20121221
End Of Manufacture
20151222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1881
Date Owners Notified
20161107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20160912
Make Campaign Number
FL-723