Vehicle recall 18V442000 · June 29, 2018
2015-2018 Fccc XCL
The suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCL Chassis equipped with V-Ride suspension. The suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.
- Consequence
- If the mounting bolts loosen, the track bars that maintain the positioning of the rear axle may detach, affecting the vehicle's handling and stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-776.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V442000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 29, 2018
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-776
- Owner notification
- August 24, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 512
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
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