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2015 FCCC XBR Recall - Campaign #16V366000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2015 FCCC XBR RECALL - #16V366000

RECALL FOR STEERING

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2015 FCCC XBR
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufactured between 5/1/2014 - 6/16/2015
Recalled on 5/26/2016
Influenced by Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Owners Notified on 5/31/2016
# Affected 1,385
Recalled for STEERING
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
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.
See also 2015 FCCC XBR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2015 FCCC XBR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

2015 FCCC XBR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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