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2018 Fccc XCM problems

The most common problem on the 2018 Fccc XCM is body and structure. It has 3.0 times the complaints of a typical XCM model year.

Typical year3.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
10
Service bulletins
2241 warranty
Worst area
Body

The worst 2018 Fccc XCM problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Lights
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
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  • Lights
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  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 10

Exterior lighting: turn signalReported December 23, 2021 · 24,869 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis XBP, 2017-2020 XBR, 2017-2022 XBS, 2016-2019 XCL, 2016-2023 XCM, 2017-2021 XCP, 2016-2023 XCR, and 2017-2023 XCS recreational vehicle chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have internal damage, which could result in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk
Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealer will install a secondary fused harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL917. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recalls 20V‑404 and 18V‑502. Vehicles previously recalled will need to receive the new remedy repair once it is available.

Recall number 21V00H000 · Recall details

Tires: valveReported November 23, 2021 · 16,676 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2017-2022 XCM, XCS, 2017-2023 MC, XCR, 2018-2019 XBR, 2018-2020 XBS, 2018-2022 MBC, MT55, S2C, S2G, S2RV vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Risk
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL912. Note: This recall supersedes and expands recall 20V‑529 (FL-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20V‑529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.

Recall number 21V921000 · Recall details

Tires: valveReported September 1, 2020 · 10,359 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recall certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2018-2021 Freightliner XCM chassis, XCS Chassis and MC Chassis and 2017-2021 XCR Chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Risk
Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners and dealer will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and adjust as needed, free of charge. If the adjustment does not resolve the issue then the inner valve stem will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.

Recall number 20V529000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported August 14, 2020 · 1,715 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCL, XCP, XCR and XCS and 2015-2019 Custom Chassis XCM vehicles. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-859.

Recall number 20V485000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: turn signalReported July 14, 2020 · 16,776 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBP, 2016-2019 XCM, 2017-2020 XCS, 2018-2019 XBR, 2017-2019 XBS, 2016-2019 XCL, 2017-2020 XCP and 2016-2020 XCR recreation vehicle chassis that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 18V‑582. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification September 4, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-856.

Recall number 20V404000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control armReported December 19, 2018 · 501 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Risk
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.

Recall number 18V913000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: disc: caliperReported October 5, 2018 · 5,534 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.

Recall number 18V703000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: turn signalReported August 31, 2018 · 12,311 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XBS, XCR, XCM, XCL, and XCS recreation vehicle chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL788.

Recall number 18V582000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperReported May 29, 2018 · 8,741 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Risk
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.

Recall number 18V353000 · Recall details

Fuel system, dieselReported July 19, 2017 · 74 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
Risk
Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑286‑6467 or DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL744.

Recall number 17V450000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Fccc XCM 224

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2018 Fccc XCM owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Transmission · 37,500 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Freightliner XC-R Raised Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear wheels were moving in the opposite direction other than what was intended. Due to the failure, the contact needed assistance from another person outside the RV to safely maneuver the RV while reversing into a parking spot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was instructed to drop the tag axle which would lift the weight off the axle, allowing the RV to operate as needed while in reverse(R). Despite the manufacturer's instructions, the failure persisted. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 37,500.

Filed Jul 9, 2024 · Electrical · RI

The dashboard on this has turned a very bright LIME GREEN. It is very hard to drive this at night because it is severely blinding to see the road. I have contacted Freightliner and Winnebago and I keep getting the run around. This happened when this was still under warrantee and I have been trying to get someone to help me.

Filed Mar 8, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · OR

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Filed Sep 16, 2021 · Tires · 1,200 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 FREIGHTLINER XCM. The contact stated that the valve stem stabilizers on the driver’s and passenger’s side rear tires would dislodge without warning. The contact stated that each time he noticed that the valve stems had dislodged, he would manually adjust the valve stem stabilizers back in place. The contact had taken his motorhome to a dealer for a separate issue and was informed of a recall for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V194000 (Tires) which was linked to the valve stem stabilizer failure. Upon leaving the dealer, the contact was informed that the recall was performed; however, the contact noticed that the valve stems were dislodged again once he returned home. Over time, the contact stated that the valve stem stabilizer on the passenger’s side rear tire had rubbed against the rim which caused the tire to run flat. The contact had the tire replaced by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that because a modification was made to the vehicle, they would not repair the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.

Filed Aug 20, 2020 · Body · 19,243 miles · NC

Front entry door came open at highway speed of 55 MPH on, or about august 3, 2020 for the second time. Glad passenger was wearing seat belt.*dt

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Body · 19,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 freightliner (fccc mj106042s) mc rv. The contact stated that the window in the entry way door exploded without impact while driving and detached from the rv. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and removed the defective part. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.*dt *ln

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Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2018 Fccc XCM, 3.0 times a typical XCM model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Fccc XCM?

Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (2).

How many recalls does the 2018 Fccc XCM have?

10 recalls, covering exterior lighting, tires and electrical system.

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