2016 FCCC XBR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FCCC XBR
The 2016 FCCC XBR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 FCCC XBR
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2016 FCCC XBR, potentially affecting up to 52,614 vehicles.
Recall 18V582000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 12,311 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 18V582000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 12,311 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 18V582000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 12,311 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 18V163000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 9,480 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V809000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 1,827 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 FCCC XBR, XCL, XCM, and XCR recreational vehicle chassis manufactured January 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016, 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...
Consequence: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . DTNA's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 16V204000 — SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
| 2,989 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 FCC XCS, XCM, XCR, XCL, XCP, XBS, XBR, and XBP trucks manufactured from January 7, 2013, through June 1, 2015. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable, offset, foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes...
Consequence: If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-704.
View full details →Recall 16V366000 — STEERING
| 1,385 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 FCCC XBR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FCCC XBR.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FCCC XBR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FCCC XBR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FCCC XBR
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 FCCC XBR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ICI17-004 — STEERING
FL727 Second Revised Bulletin
ICI16-016 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FL712 VISIBLE IN OWL
18SP703 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
18SP703 18SP703 - GHG14 KM63 GEN2 Low Pressure Fuel Pump-Two-Filter Fuel System Ki
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FCCC XBR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FCCC XBR
- 2011 FCCC XBR — 0 complaints
- 2012 FCCC XBR — 0 complaints
- 2013 FCCC XBR — 0 complaints
- 2014 FCCC XBR — 0 complaints
- 2015 FCCC XBR — 0 complaints
- 2016 FCCC XBR (current)
- 2017 FCCC XBR — 0 complaints
- 2018 FCCC XBR — 3 complaints
- 2019 FCCC XBR — 0 complaints
- 2020 FCCC XBR — 0 complaints
Other FCCC Models
- FCCC S2RV — 5 total complaints
- FCCC MCL — 3 total complaints
- FCCC MT 45 — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XCR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XC — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XC CHASSIS — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XCA — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XCM — 2 total complaints