The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V431000·Announced 2019-06-08

Farber Specialty Vehicles Recalls 2018 XCR Models Due to Brake Bolt Issue

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2018 XCR specialty vehicles because brake caliper mounting bolts may not be sufficiently tightened, which can reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling certain specialty vehicles built on 2018 Freightliner XCR chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The recall involves 3 vehicles.

The defect is that the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Farber will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC XCR
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Specialty Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
3

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)

  • XCR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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