CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, and XCL motorhome chassis manufactured December 21, 2012, to December 22, 2015. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable, straight 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 November 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-723.
- 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 built with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal sent to towed devices may not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released. As a result, a towed vehicle's brakes can remain partly applied, causing them to drag and possibly overheat, which could lead to a fire. Following drivers may also be confused by the motorhome's braking, which raises the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America 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 reference recall number FL-723. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XC-L | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XCM | 2013201420152016 |
| Fccc XCR | 2013201420152016 |