NHTSA Recall 16V809000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V809000; Date: Nov. 7, 2016
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Fccc XBR; 2017 Fccc XBR; 2016 Fccc XCL; 2017 Fccc XCL; 2016 Fccc XCM; 2017 Fccc XCM; 2016 Fccc XCR; 2017 Fccc XCR
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 1,827
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Dec 27, 2016
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