CarRecallWatch- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FCCC XCL, XCM, XCP, and XCR motorhome chassis manufactured January 23, 2012, to April 10, 2014. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake ability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed out to owners on July 5, 2016. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-711.
- 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
The accelerator pedal's throttle position sensor may fail to return to zero after the pedal is released. When this happens, the engine brake can suddenly stop activating as expected, which reduces the vehicle's ability to slow down.
A sudden loss of engine braking without warning can reduce deceleration and may increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and have the affected pedal checked.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the throttle pedal at no charge. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL-711) and should check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XC-L | 2012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XC-P | 2012201320142015 |
| Fccc XCM | 2012201320142015 |
| Fccc XCR | 2012201320142015 |