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SevereNHTSA·16V654000·Announced 2016-09-12

FCCC Motorhome Chassis Recall for Brake Signal Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2013-2016 FCCC XCM, XCR, and XCL motorhome chassis because a brake signal may remain active, causing towed device brakes to drag and potentially overheat.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that can result in a fire and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, and XCL motorhome chassis manufactured between December 21, 2012, and December 22, 2015. The recall involves 1,881 units. The defect affects chassis built with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, where the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.

If the brake activation signal remains active, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on the trailer's brake configuration. This can cause the brakes to drag and potentially overheat, resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC XCL, XCR, XCM
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
1,881

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 (3)

  • XCL
  • XCR
  • XCM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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