NHTSA Campaign 16V654000

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Sep 12, 2016 · 1,881 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FCCC XCL 2013 1,881
FCCC XCL 2014 1,881
FCCC XCL 2015 1,881
FCCC XCL 2016 1,881
FCCC XCM 2013 1,881
FCCC XCM 2014 1,881
FCCC XCM 2015 1,881
FCCC XCM 2016 1,881
FCCC XCR 2013 1,881
FCCC XCR 2014 1,881
FCCC XCR 2015 1,881
FCCC XCR 2016 1,881

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V654000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.