NHTSA Recall 16V366000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V366000; Date: May. 26, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Fccc XBP; 2016 Fccc XBP; 2015 Fccc XBR; 2016 Fccc XBR; 2015 Fccc XCL; 2016 Fccc XCL; 2015 Fccc XCM; 2016 Fccc XCM; 2015 Fccc XCP; 2016 Fccc XCP; 2015 Fccc XCR; 2016 Fccc XCR
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 1,385
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 2016
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