NHTSA Recall 16V654000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V654000; Date: Sep. 12, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Fccc XCL; 2014 Fccc XCL; 2015 Fccc XCL; 2016 Fccc XCL; 2013 Fccc XCM; 2014 Fccc XCM; 2015 Fccc XCM; 2016 Fccc XCM; 2013 Fccc XCR; 2014 Fccc XCR; 2015 Fccc XCR; 2016 Fccc XCR
Component: Electric Brakes
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 1,881
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Nov 7, 2016
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