CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 FCC XCS, XCM, XCR, XCL, XCP, XBS, XBR, and XBP trucks manufactured from January 7, 2013, through June 1, 2015. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable, offset, foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
- Risk
- If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-704.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain motorhome chassis fitted with a heavier, adjustable, offset foot pedal, the signal that activates brakes on a towed device may not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released. If this happens, the towed device's brakes can stay partly engaged and drag, which may cause them to overheat and potentially lead to a fire. Following drivers may also be confused by the motorhome's behavior, which increases the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and authorized dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies free of charge. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XB-R | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XBP | 2013201420152016 |
| Fccc XBS | 2013201420152016 |
| Fccc XC-L | 2013201420152016 |
| Fccc XC-P | 2013201420152016 |
| Fccc XCM | 2013201420152016 |
| Fccc XCR | 2013201420152016 |
| Fccc XCS | 2013201420152016 |