Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V366000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V366000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 1,385 affected units, Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.