Recall 19V431000: Farber Specialty Vehicles
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 19V431000 was filed by Farber Specialty Vehicles and received on June 8, 2019.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 3.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on February 15, 2020.
- Production dates listed: January 9, 2018 to July 3, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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The absence of a recall in this dataset does not establish that a vehicle is safe.
Defect summary (official text)
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain specialty vehicles built on 2018 Freightliner XCR chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Consequence (official text)
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Farber will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.
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: 18V-703.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC | XCR | 2018 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Forest River Berkshire 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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