CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 FCCC XBP, XBR, XCM, XCR, XCL, and XCP trucks manufactured May 1, 2014, to June 16, 2015, equipped with certain ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles equipped with Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
- Risk
- The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on May 31, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-712.
- 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
Some trucks were built with steering boxes that contain incorrect internal spacers. Over time, this can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle, which could fail and result in a sudden loss of steering ability.
A sudden loss of steering greatly increases the risk of a crash. The manufacturer urges owners not to drive affected vehicles until they have been inspected.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the steering box and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-712). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XB-R | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XBP | 20152016 |
| Fccc XC-L | 20152016 |
| Fccc XC-P | 20152016 |
| Fccc XCM | 20152016 |
| Fccc XCR | 20152016 |