- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Fccc XBR Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Fccc XBR with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the lights (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in December 2021 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2017 has 0 and the 2019 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical XBR year, for its age
#365 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Fccc XBR problems
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2018 Fccc XBR recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2018 Fccc XBR
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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All XBR yearsQuestions about the 2018 Fccc XBR
Does the 2018 Fccc XBR have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2018 Fccc XBR: electrical system (December 2021); valve (November 2021); electrical system (July 2020); turn signal (August 2018) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Fccc XBR?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), lights (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Fccc XBR had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 27, 2021 and the latest on March 27, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Fccc XBR a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 31 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Fccc XBR year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 Fccc XBR has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data