NHTSA Campaign 16V366000

STEERING

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported May 26, 2016 · 1,385 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FCCC XBP 2015 1,385
FCCC XBP 2016 1,385
FCCC XBR 2015 1,385
FCCC XBR 2016 1,385
FCCC XCL 2015 1,385
FCCC XCL 2016 1,385
FCCC XCM 2015 1,385
FCCC XCM 2016 1,385
FCCC XCP 2015 1,385
FCCC XCP 2016 1,385
FCCC XCR 2015 1,385
FCCC XCR 2016 1,385

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V366000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.