The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V208000·Announced 2016-04-12

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2014-2015 FCCC Motorhome Chassis for Sway Bar Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 822 model year 2014-2015 FCCC motorhome chassis because front sway bar brackets may not fit properly, risking detachment and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FCCC XBS, XCL, XCS, XCR, and XCM motorhome chassis. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 10, 2015, and January 14, 2016, and are equipped with Detroit front axles. A total of 822 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The defect involves front sway bar mounting brackets that may not fit properly on the axle. This improper fit can cause the mounting bolts to bend or loosen. If the bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, which affects vehicle handling and increases the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the mounting of the sway bar free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-707. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC XBS, XCR, XCL, XCS
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
822

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 (5)

  • XBS
  • XCR
  • XCL
  • XCS
  • XCM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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