How many recalls does the 2018 Fccc Xbr have?

NHTSA has issued 5 recalls on the 2018 Fccc Xbr. Each recall includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the free remedy Fccc will perform. New recalls can be added any time after a defect surfaces, so the count on this page reflects the latest NHTSA data.

How do I tell if my 2018 Fccc Xbr is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — into the try.vin VIN check. The results will show exactly which of these 2018 Fccc Xbr recalls apply to your specific vehicle and whether each has already been repaired.

Are recall repairs on a 2018 Fccc Xbr free?

Yes. Fccc is required under federal law to repair any open recall on the 2018 Xbr at no cost — regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer. Repairs must be performed at an authorized Fccc dealer.

Does a recall on the 2018 Fccc Xbr affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2018 Fccc Xbr, run the VIN through try.vin to confirm every open recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2018 Fccc Xbr?

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Fccc Xbr. Complaint records include crash, fire, injury, and death flags and are a useful early indicator of defects that may later become formal recalls.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Fccc Xbr

The 2018 Fccc Xbr has 5 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Fccc dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2018 Fccc Xbr. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #21V00H000

Reported December 23, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis XBP, 2017-2020 XBR, 2017-2022 XBS, 2016-2019 XCL, 2016-2023 XCM, 2017-2021 XCP, 2016-2023 XCR, and 2017-2023 XCS recreational vehicle chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have internal damage, which could result in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Safety consequence

Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealer will install a secondary fused harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL917. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-404 and 18V-502. Vehicles previously recalled will need to receive the new remedy repair once it is available.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

TIRES:VALVE

NHTSA #21V921000

Reported November 23, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2017-2022 XCM, XCS, 2017-2023 MC, XCR, 2018-2019 XBR, 2018-2020 XBS, 2018-2022 MBC, MT55, S2C, S2G, S2RV vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.

Safety consequence

Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL912. Note: This recall supersedes and expands recall 20V-529 (FL-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.

Notes

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #20V404000

Reported July 14, 2020 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBP, 2016-2019 XCM, 2017-2020 XCS, 2018-2019 XBR, 2017-2019 XBS, 2016-2019 XCL, 2017-2020 XCP and 2016-2020 XCR recreation vehicle chassis that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 18V-582. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Safety consequence

Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification September 4, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-856.

Notes

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

NHTSA #18V582000

Reported August 31, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XBS, XCR, XCM, XCL, and XCS recreation vehicle chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Safety consequence

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL788.

Notes

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA #18V353000

Reported May 29, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

Safety consequence

If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.

Notes

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.