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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V321000
Report Received Date: 2016-05-18T00:00:00
Subject: Engine brake may not activate
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 2,275

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-711
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake ability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 55.74

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SID: row-t6c6~iphs-hcr9
NHTSA ID: 16V321000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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