Fccc recall: Service brakes, electric
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Fccc Xbp 2013–2016
- Fccc Xbr 2013–2016
- Fccc Xbs 2013–2016
- Fccc Xcl 2013–2016
- Fccc Xcm 2013–2016
- Fccc Xcp 2013–2016
- Fccc Xcr 2013–2016
- Fccc Xcs 2013–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V204000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 11, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 6, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,989
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 7, 2013 to Jun 1, 2015
- Part
- Service brakes, electric
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-704
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Fccc recall: Electrical system Dec 23, 2021
- Fccc recall: Tires Nov 23, 2021
- Fccc recall: Exterior lighting Jul 14, 2020
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, air Mar 3, 2020
- Fccc recall: Electrical system Aug 31, 2018
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, hydraulic May 29, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.