2012 FCCC XCL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 FCCC XCL
The 2012 FCCC XCL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 FCCC XCL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 FCCC XCL, potentially affecting up to 17,980 vehicles.
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 16V321000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 2,275 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FCCC XCL, XCM, XCP, and XCR motorhome chassis manufactured January 23, 2012, to April 10, 2014. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Consequence: A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake ability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed out to owners on July 5, 2016. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at...
View full details →Recall 11V474000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 6,225 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011- 2012 BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND CORONADO TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER...
Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 FCCC XCL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FCCC XCL.
Safety Rating for the 2012 FCCC XCL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 FCCC XCL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 FCCC XCL
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 FCCC XCL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SBU54-056 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Freightliner Custom Chassis Service Bulletin for When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues. When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeterÃÂî...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 FCCC XCL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FCCC XCL
- 2011 FCCC XCL — 0 complaints
- 2012 FCCC XCL (current)
- 2013 FCCC XCL — 0 complaints
- 2014 FCCC XCL — 1 complaint
- 2015 FCCC XCL — 0 complaints
- 2016 FCCC XCL — 0 complaints
- 2017 FCCC XCL — 0 complaints
Other FCCC Models
- FCCC S2RV — 5 total complaints
- FCCC MCL — 3 total complaints
- FCCC MT 45 — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XBR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XCR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XC — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XC CHASSIS — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XCA — 2 total complaints