Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2015 FCCC Xcl, Xcm, Xcp, And Xcr Motorhome Chassis Manufactured January 23, 2012, To April 10, 2014. The Throttle Pedal Position Sensor On The Affected Vehicles May Not Return To Zero, Causing The Engine Brake To Suddenly Not Activate As Expected, Reducing The Vehicle’S Deceleration Ability.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
XCR
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
16V321000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
A Sudden Loss Of An Engine Brake Without Warning On A Motorhome May Lead To A Reduced Brake Ability, Potentially Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Throttle Pedal, Free Of Charge. An Interim Notice Was Mailed Out To Owners On July 5, 2016. The Recall Began On August 18, 2016. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-711.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120123
End Of Manufacture
20140410
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2275
Date Owners Notified
20160818
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20160518
Make Campaign Number
FL-711