Recall 16V809000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Report Date
20161107
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 FCCC XBR, XCL, XCM, and XCR recreational vehicle chassis manufactured January 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

Safety Consequence

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . DTNA's number for this recall is FL-727.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 FCCC XBR
2016 FCCC XCL
2016 FCCC XCM
2016 FCCC XCR
2017 FCCC XBR
2017 FCCC XCL
2017 FCCC XCM
2017 FCCC XCR

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