2018 FCCC XCS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 FCCC XCS has 0 complaints and 98 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system malfunctions and defects affecting exterior lighting and tire components based on recall data.
There are 98 recalls issued for the 2018 FCCC XCS affecting various systems including exterior lighting, electrical components, tires, steering, and brakes. The recalls mostly address defects that may result in lighting failures, tire pressure loss, steering control issues, and brake performance concerns.
Recalls- Exterior lighting and electrical system. Recall 21V00H000 affects 24,869 vehicles due to potential internal damage in the rear Power Distribution Module (PDM). This damage can cause rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals to stop functioning, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a secondary fused harness free of charge. It is an expansion of prior recalls 20V-404 and 18V-502; previous recall repairs must be updated.
- Tire valve stem extension. Recall 21V921000 covers 16,676 vehicles where the tire valve stem extension may contact the outer wheel rim and become damaged, causing loss of tire pressure and crash risk. Dealers will remove valve stem extensions and stabilizers at no charge. It supersedes and expands recall 20V-529.
- Exterior lighting and electrical system. Recall 20V404000 involves 16,776 vehicles with damaged PDM units causing potential malfunction of rear lights. Dealers will replace the PDM free of charge. Owners were given interim notifications in 2020. This recall addresses issues not fully resolved by the prior inspection-only remedy under recall 18V-582.
- Instrument cluster brightness. Recall 20V485000 affects 1,715 vehicles where instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, causing nighttime glare and visibility issues. Dealers will update software and processor free of charge.
- Tire valve stem extension damage. Recall 20V529000 involves 10,359 vehicles with potential damage to valve stem extensions on inner wheels that can cause loss of tire pressure and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and adjust stabilizers or replace valve stems as needed free of charge.
- Front suspension and steering linkage. Recall 18V913000 covers 501 vehicles with loose steering and tie rod arm bolts that may separate, risking loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and tighten bolts, replacing fasteners if necessary at no cost.
- Tire valve stem stabilizer. Recall 18V194000 applies to 82 vehicles with valve stem stabilizers that may dislodge and damage the valve stem, increasing tire pressure loss risk. Dealers will inspect and replace stabilizers if needed free of charge.
- Brake caliper mounting bolts. Recall 18V353000 affects 8,741 vehicles with potentially loose brake caliper bolts, which can compromise braking performance. Dealers will inspect and tighten bolts as necessary at no charge.
- Exterior lighting and electrical system manufacturing defect. Recall 18V582000 involves 12,311 vehicles with PDM damage possibly causing rear light malfunctions. The remedy is still under development and owners were issued interim notifications. Ongoing repairs are pending to address this defect.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved lighting defects, steering issues, or brake concerns following these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Reviewing repair history and recall compliance can help determine eligibility.
2018 FCCC XCS Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
92030
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 FCCC XCS
24869 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FCCC XCS
16676 vehicles affected
TIRES:VALVE
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.
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.
2018 FCCC XCS
16776 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 FCCC XCS
10359 vehicles affected
TIRES
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recall certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2018-2021 Freightliner XCM chassis, XCS Chassis and MC Chassis and 2017-2021 XCR Chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Risk: Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FCCC XCS
1715 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCL, XCP, XCR and XCS and 2015-2019 Custom Chassis XCM vehicles. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FCCC XCS
501 vehicles affected
STEERING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Risk: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FCCC XCS
12311 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 FCCC XCS
8741 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Risk: If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FCCC XCS
82 vehicles affected
TIRES:VALVE
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) XCS motorhome chassis equipped with wheels that have Freightliner-logo shaped holes. These wheels have a valve stem stabilizer that may dislodge and damage the valve stem.
Risk: Valve stem damage can result in loss of air pressure in the inner tire, causing an overload of the outer tire and increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.