Recall 18V442000

SUSPENSION

Report Date

20180629

Component

SUSPENSION

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2015	FCCC	XCL
2016	FCCC	XCL
2017	FCCC	XCL
2018	FCCC	XCL

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