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NHTSARecalled Mar 12, 2018 · #18V163000

Power Steering Fluid Leak May Cause Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Power Steering Fluid Leak May Cause Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2017 Freightliner
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice