Recall 18V442000: 2015–2018 Fccc XC-L

Report received

Jun 29, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

512vehicles

Model years

2015–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Fccc XC-L0 complaints
• 2016 Fccc XC-L0 complaints
• 2017 Fccc XC-L0 complaints
• 2018 Fccc XC-L0 complaints