Recall 16V366000

STEERING

Report Date
20160526
Component
STEERING
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 FCCC XBP
2015 FCCC XBR
2015 FCCC XCL
2015 FCCC XCM
2015 FCCC XCP
2015 FCCC XCR
2016 FCCC XBP
2016 FCCC XBR
2016 FCCC XCL
2016 FCCC XCM
2016 FCCC XCP
2016 FCCC XCR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.