12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Posted on: 2014-09-17
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, and m2 business class; thomas built buses hdx; western star 4700; and fccc mbc, mc, mt45, mt55, s2c 106cab, sport m2 106, xbr, xbs, xcl,xcm, xcr, and xcs vehicles manufactured may 2, 2014, to july 31, 2014. The cummins isb or isl engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with fleetguard uff-xt fuel filters, part number ff63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Consequence
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of dtna, and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2014. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-664.
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.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-05-26
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-04-12
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fccc xbs, xcl, xcs, xcr and xcm motorhome chassis manufactured from march 10, 2015, through january 14, 2016 and equipped with detroit front axles. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the mounting of the sway bar, free of charge. The recall began on june 9, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-707.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Posted on: 2016-04-12
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fccc xbs, xcl, xcs, xcr and xcm motorhome chassis manufactured from march 10, 2015, through january 14, 2016 and equipped with detroit front axles. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the mounting of the sway bar, free of charge. The recall began on june 9, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-707.
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.
DEFECT #5 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2016-05-18
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. 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.
DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Posted on: 2016-04-11
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 fcc xcs, xcm, xcr, xcl, xcp, xbs, xbr, and xbp trucks manufactured from january 7, 2013, through june 1, 2015. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on june 6, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's recall number for this campaign is fl-704.
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.
DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Posted on: 2016-09-12
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin 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.
DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Posted on: 2016-09-12
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #9 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Posted on: 2016-09-12
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #10 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2018-03-12
Description
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.
Consequence
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #11 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2018-07-03
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2015-2018 freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) xcl chassis equipped with v-ride suspension. The suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.
Consequence
If the mounting bolts loosen, the track bars that maintain the positioning of the rear axle may detach, affecting the vehicle's handling and stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dtna authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began august 24, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-776.
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.
DEFECT #12 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2018-07-03
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2015-2018 freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) xcl chassis equipped with v-ride suspension. The suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.
Consequence
If the mounting bolts loosen, the track bars that maintain the positioning of the rear axle may detach, affecting the vehicle's handling and stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dtna authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began august 24, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-776.
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.