Fccc XCP (2014-2016): Steering
Recall 16V121000 · Mar 1, 2016 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
128
vehicles affected
128
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V121000
- Date
- Mar 1, 2016
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 128
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Power steering fluid; Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP chassis manufactured from April 26, 2013, through January 15, 2015. The power steering fluid temperature may exceed the power steering hose material ratings on some rear engine chassis built with certain 18,000lb and 20,000lb-load capacity front axles used in motor home applications. This can cause the hose to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering fluid and power assist.
What can happen
Loss of power steering assist would result in increased difficulty to steer the vehicle in either direction at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering hose with a hose that has a higher temperature rating, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-702.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V121000?
1 model: Fccc XCP (2014-2016), about 128 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V121000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering hose with a hose that has a higher temperature rating, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-702.
What can happen?
Loss of power steering assist would result in increased difficulty to steer the vehicle in either direction at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.