Recall 18V163000: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 18V163000 was filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC and received on March 12, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 9,480.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on May 2, 2018.
- Production dates listed: January 21, 2010 to December 22, 2015.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XCL, XCM, and XCR recreational vehicle chassis, 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.
Consequence (official text)
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . DTNA's number for this recall is FL-762. Note: This recall is an expansion of 16V-809.
Notes and contacts as published
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-762.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC | XBR | 2013 to 2017 |
| FCCC | XCL | 2013 to 2017 |
| FCCC | XCM | 2013 to 2017 |
| FCCC | XCR | 2013 to 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2016 Forest River Berkshire inherited from the chassis
- 2017 Forest River Berkshire inherited from the chassis
- 2015 Newmar Dutch Star inherited from the chassis
- 2016 Newmar Dutch Star inherited from the chassis
- 2017 Newmar Dutch Star inherited from the chassis
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany inherited from the chassis
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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