Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis Xcp Chassis Manufactured From April 26, 2013, Through January 15, 2015. The Power Steering Fluid Temperature May Exceed The Power Steering Hose Material Ratings On Some Rear Engine Chassis Built With Certain 18,000Lb And 20,000Lb-Load Capacity Front Axles Used In Motor Home Applications. This Can Cause The Hose To Fail, Resulting In A Sudden Loss Of Power Steering Fluid And Power Assist.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS
Model Of Vehicle
XCP
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V121000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Power Steering Assist Would Result In Increased Difficulty To Steer The Vehicle In Either DireCTIon At Low Speeds, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Power Steering Hose With A Hose That Has A Higher Temperature Rating, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 22, 2016. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Recall Number For This Campaign Is Fl-702.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20130426
End Of Manufacture
20150117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
128
Date Owners Notified
20160722
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20160301
Make Campaign Number
FL-702