Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V321000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V321000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2012-2015 fccc xcl, xcm, xcp, and xcr motorhome chassis manufactured january 23, 2012, to april 10, 2014 Includes 2,275 affected units, Engine Brake may not Activate, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2015 fccc xcl, xcm, xcp, and xcr motorhome chassis manufactured january 23, 2012, to april 10, 2014
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 fccc xcl, xcm, xcp, and xcr motorhome chassis manufactured january 23, 2012, to april 10, 2014. the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed out to owners on july 5, 2016. the recall began on august 18, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-711.