2015-2016 Fccc XBP, Fccc XBR and others recall: steering
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on May 26, 2016. It covers about 1,385 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,385
- reported
- May 26, 2016
- owners notified
- May 31, 2016
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 16V366000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V366000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Fccc XBP, Fccc XBR and others steering?
Yes. Recall 16V366000, reported on May 26, 2016, covers about 1,385 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V366000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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