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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 18V163📅 Mar 12, 2018

2011–2017 Freightliner XBR & 2011–2017 Freightliner XCL + 2 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XCL, XCM, and XCR recreational vehicle chassis, 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.

💥 The risk

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . DTNA's number for this recall is FL-762. Note: This recall is an expansion of 16V-809.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V163000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-762
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
9,480
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 2, 2018
Built
Jan 21, 2010 – Dec 22, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V163 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V163?

2011–2017 Freightliner XBR & 2011–2017 Freightliner XCL + 2 more. 9,480 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.