CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XCL, XCM, and XCR recreational vehicle chassis, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
- Risk
- Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . DTNA's number for this recall is FL-762. Note: This recall is an expansion of 16V-809.
- 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 power steering hose on certain Freightliner Custom Chassis recreational vehicle chassis may be routed incorrectly. In that case the hose can rub against the power stud on the starter motor, which may cause electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire. If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-762). This recall expands an earlier recall, 16V-809. The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, and owners will be notified by DTNA, with the recall expected to begin in May 2018.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XB-R | 2011201220132014201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XC-L | 2011201220132014201520162017 |
| Fccc XCM | 2011201220132014201520162017 |
| Fccc XCR | 2011201220132014201520162017 |