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SevereNHTSA·18V677000·Announced 2018-09-26

Daimler FCCC MC Motorhome Chassis Recall for Air Gauge Line Misconnection

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 FCCC MC motorhome chassis because primary and secondary air lines were incorrectly connected to the pressure gauges, increasing crash risk.

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 in the air brake system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 FCCC MC motorhome chassis. The primary air line was incorrectly connected to the secondary air pressure gauge, and the secondary air line was connected to the primary air pressure gauge. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

In the event of a failure of one of the two air systems, an incorrect air pressure reading may occur, confusing the driver and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 58 vehicles.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air gauge lines for proper connection, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-793. 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 MC
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
58

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)

  • MC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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