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
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 (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
- 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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