Recall 18V442000: 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 18V442000 was filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC and received on June 29, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SUSPENSION.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 512.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on August 24, 2018.
- Production dates listed: December 3, 2014 to June 28, 2017.
- 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 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.
Consequence (official text)
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 (official text)
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.
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-776.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC | XCL | 2015 to 2018 |
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
- 2018 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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