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Fccc MC Recall 18V677: Brake air gauges may show wrong pressure, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 18V677, reported September 26, 2018, 58 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2017-2019 FCCC MC motorhome chassis have the primary and secondary air lines connected to the wrong air pressure gauges. If one of the two air brake systems fails, the gauge may show an incorrect reading, which can confuse the driver and increase the risk of a crash. These vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.

Dealers will inspect the air gauge lines for proper connection and correct them where needed. The inspection and repair are free of charge. Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America, and you can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with recall number FL-793.

If you own one of these vehicles, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free inspection, and check your VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V677Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 FCCC MC motorhome chassis. The primary air line was incorrectly connected to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was connected to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
In the event of a failure of one of the two air systems, an incorrect air pressure reading may occur, confusing the driver, therefore increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air gauge lines for proper connection, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-793.
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.

Affected vehicles

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