NHTSA Campaign 16V809000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Nov 7, 2016 · 1,827 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 FCCC XBR, XCL, XCM, and XCR recreational vehicle chassis manufactured January 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016, 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.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . DTNA's number for this recall is FL-727.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCCC | XBR | 2016 | 1,827 |
| FCCC | XBR | 2017 | 1,827 |
| FCCC | XCL | 2016 | 1,827 |
| FCCC | XCL | 2017 | 1,827 |
| FCCC | XCM | 2016 | 1,827 |
| FCCC | XCM | 2017 | 1,827 |
| FCCC | XCR | 2016 | 1,827 |
| FCCC | XCR | 2017 | 1,827 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V809000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.