2015-2018 Fccc XCL recall: suspension
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on June 29, 2018. It covers about 512 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 512
- reported
- Jun 29, 2018
- owners notified
- Aug 24, 2018
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCL Chassis equipped with V-Ride suspension. The suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.
- Risk
- If the mounting bolts loosen, the track bars that maintain the positioning of the rear axle may detach, affecting the vehicle's handling and stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-776.
Recall number 18V442000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V442000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Fccc XCL suspension?
Yes. Recall 18V442000, reported on June 29, 2018, covers about 512 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V442000?
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-776.
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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