FCCC XBR 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

75 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V00H000 SAFETY RECALL
24.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FCCC dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FCCC
Mfg Campaign: FL917
Notice Date: Mar 18, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V921000 SAFETY RECALL
16.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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 Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FCCC dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FCCC
Mfg Campaign: FL912
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V404000 SAFETY RECALL
16.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2020
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FCCC dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FCCC
Mfg Campaign: FL-856
Notice Date: Sep 30, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2020
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V582000 SAFETY RECALL
12.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FCCC dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FCCC
Mfg Campaign: FL788
Notice Date: May 29, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V353000 SAFETY RECALL
8.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 29, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FCCC dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FCCC
Mfg Campaign: FL-772
Notice Date: Sep 4, 2018
Recall Date: May 29, 2018

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11405124 Other
Mar 27, 2021
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

I RECEIVED A INTERIM RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 #20V-404 AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THE CAMPAIGN HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BLINKER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A DAMAGED (PDM) POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE. HOW DOES THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CONTINUE WITH NO SUPPORT AFTER 5 MONTHS? CAN YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS RECALL. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE RECALL #20V-529 REPAIRED AT MY LOCAL TIRE STORE AS THE VALVE STEM WAS NEARLY CUT OFF AND HAVE YET TO BE REIMBURSED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.

Corrective Action:

I RECEIVED A INTERIM RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 #20V-404 AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THE CAMPAIGN HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BLINKER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A DAMAGED (PDM) POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE. HOW DOES THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CONTINUE WITH NO SUPPORT AFTER 5 MONTHS? CAN YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS RECALL. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE RECALL #20V-529 REPAIRED AT MY LOCAL TIRE STORE AS THE VALVE STEM WAS NEARLY CUT OFF AND HAVE YET TO BE REIMBURSED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.

Additional Notes:

I RECEIVED A INTERIM RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 #20V-404 AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THE CAMPAIGN HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BLINKER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A DAMAGED (PDM) POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE. HOW DOES THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CONTINUE WITH NO SUPPORT AFTER 5 MONTHS? CAN YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS RECALL. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE RECALL #20V-529 REPAIRED AT MY LOCAL TIRE STORE AS THE VALVE STEM WAS NEARLY CUT OFF AND HAVE YET TO BE REIMBURSED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.

Manufacturer: FCCC
Mfg Campaign: 11405124
Notice Date: Mar 27, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11405124 Other
Mar 27, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I RECEIVED A INTERIM RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 #20V-404 AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THE CAMPAIGN HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BLINKER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A DAMAGED (PDM) POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE. HOW DOES THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CONTINUE WITH NO SUPPORT AFTER 5 MONTHS? CAN YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS RECALL. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE RECALL #20V-529 REPAIRED AT MY LOCAL TIRE STORE AS THE VALVE STEM WAS NEARLY CUT OFF AND HAVE YET TO BE REIMBURSED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.

Corrective Action:

I RECEIVED A INTERIM RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 #20V-404 AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THE CAMPAIGN HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BLINKER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A DAMAGED (PDM) POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE. HOW DOES THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CONTINUE WITH NO SUPPORT AFTER 5 MONTHS? CAN YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS RECALL. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE RECALL #20V-529 REPAIRED AT MY LOCAL TIRE STORE AS THE VALVE STEM WAS NEARLY CUT OFF AND HAVE YET TO BE REIMBURSED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.

Additional Notes:

I RECEIVED A INTERIM RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 #20V-404 AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THE CAMPAIGN HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BLINKER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A DAMAGED (PDM) POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE. HOW DOES THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CONTINUE WITH NO SUPPORT AFTER 5 MONTHS? CAN YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS RECALL. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE RECALL #20V-529 REPAIRED AT MY LOCAL TIRE STORE AS THE VALVE STEM WAS NEARLY CUT OFF AND HAVE YET TO BE REIMBURSED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.

Manufacturer: FCCC
Mfg Campaign: 11405124
Notice Date: Mar 27, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11405124 Other
Mar 27, 2021
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

I RECEIVED A INTERIM RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 #20V-404 AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THE CAMPAIGN HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BLINKER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A DAMAGED (PDM) POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE. HOW DOES THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CONTINUE WITH NO SUPPORT AFTER 5 MONTHS? CAN YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS RECALL. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE RECALL #20V-529 REPAIRED AT MY LOCAL TIRE STORE AS THE VALVE STEM WAS NEARLY CUT OFF AND HAVE YET TO BE REIMBURSED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.

Corrective Action:

I RECEIVED A INTERIM RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 #20V-404 AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THE CAMPAIGN HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BLINKER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A DAMAGED (PDM) POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE. HOW DOES THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CONTINUE WITH NO SUPPORT AFTER 5 MONTHS? CAN YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS RECALL. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE RECALL #20V-529 REPAIRED AT MY LOCAL TIRE STORE AS THE VALVE STEM WAS NEARLY CUT OFF AND HAVE YET TO BE REIMBURSED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.

Additional Notes:

I RECEIVED A INTERIM RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 #20V-404 AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THE CAMPAIGN HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BLINKER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A DAMAGED (PDM) POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE. HOW DOES THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CONTINUE WITH NO SUPPORT AFTER 5 MONTHS? CAN YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS RECALL. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE RECALL #20V-529 REPAIRED AT MY LOCAL TIRE STORE AS THE VALVE STEM WAS NEARLY CUT OFF AND HAVE YET TO BE REIMBURSED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.

Manufacturer: FCCC
Mfg Campaign: 11405124
Notice Date: Mar 27, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2021
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