Fccc recall: Service brakes, electric
What is wrong
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.
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 November 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-723.
Vehicles covered
- Fccc Xcl 2013–2016
- Fccc Xcm 2013–2016
- Fccc Xcr 2013–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V654000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 12, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 7, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,881
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 21, 2012 to Dec 22, 2015
- Part
- Service brakes, electric
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-723
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 / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 20, 2021
- Fccc recall: Tires Sep 1, 2020
- Fccc recall: Electrical system Aug 14, 2020
- Fccc recall: Exterior lighting Jul 14, 2020
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.