The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V442000·Announced 2018-06-29

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2015-2018 Freightliner XCL Chassis for Suspension Bolt Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation XCL chassis with V-Ride suspension because mounting bolts may loosen, affecting vehicle stability.

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 mounting bolts) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCL chassis equipped with V-Ride suspension. The recall involves 512 vehicles where the suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.

If the mounting bolts loosen, the track bars that maintain the positioning of the rear axle may detach. This condition can affect the vehicle's handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-776. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC XCL
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
512

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)

  • XCL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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