Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 FCCC XBP, XBR, XCM, XCR, XCL, and XCP trucks manufactured May 1, 2014, to June 16, 2015, equipped with certain ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles equipped with Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Daimler Trucks North America – Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer
| Report Received Date | 05/26/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V366000 |
| Consequence Summary | The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on May 31, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-712. |
| Recall Code | FL-712 |
| Potentially Affected | 1385 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V366000) |
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