Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 FCCC Xbp, Xbr, Xcm, Xcr, Xcl, And Xcp Trucks Manufactured May 1, 2014, To June 16, 2015, Equipped With Certain ZF Rl77 / 80Em Independent Front Steering Axles Equipped With Bosch 8018 Steering Boxes. The Boxes Were Manufactured Using Incorrect Internal Spacers That Can Cause Premature Wear In The ConneCTIon Between The Steering Wheel And The Front Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
XCR
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V366000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
The Steering Wheel’S ConneCTIon To The Front Axle Could Fail Resulting In A Sudden Loss Of Steering Ability, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Steering Box If Necessary, Free Of Charge. Owners Are Urged Not To Drive Their Vehicles Until They Have Been Inspected. The Recall Began On May 31, 2016. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20140501
End Of Manufacture
20150616
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1385
Date Owners Notified
20160531
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20160526
Make Campaign Number
FL-712