Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP Recalled for Power Steering Hose Failure Risk
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles because power steering hoses may fail due to high fluid temperatures, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering hose failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP chassis manufactured between April 26, 2013, and January 15, 2015. The recall affects 128 vehicles equipped with specific 18,000lb and 20,000lb-load capacity front axles used in motor home applications.
On these rear engine chassis, the power steering fluid temperature may exceed the material ratings of the power steering hose. This condition can cause the hose to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering fluid and power assist. Loss of power steering assist increases the difficulty of steering the vehicle at low speeds, which increases the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering hose with one 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FCCC XCP
- Brand
- FCCC
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Chassis
- Affected units
- 128
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- XCP
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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