FCCC XCR Motorhomes: Brake Signal Issue May Cause Fire
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2013-2016 FCCM motorhomes with brake signal issues that could cause trailer brakes to drag and overheat, risking fire. Owners must contact DTNA for free brake assembly fixes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2013-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation motorhomes due to a brake signal problem that may cause trailer brakes to stay engaged, overheat, and potentially start a fire. This hazard could also confuse following drivers and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226768-fccc-xcr-motorhomes-brake-signal-issue-may-cause-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226768-fccc-xcr-motorhomes-brake-signal-issue-may-cause-fire · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V654000
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“FCCC XCR Motorhomes: Brake Signal Issue May Cause Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226768-fccc-xcr-motorhomes-brake-signal-issue-may-cause-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #16V654000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V654000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake activation signal to towed devices may stay active when the motorhome's service brakes are released. This can cause trailer brakes to remain engaged, drag, overheat, and potentially start a fire. Following drivers may also become confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Motorhome owners with 2013-2016 FCCM chassis built between December 21, 2012 and December 22, 2015 are affected. Trailer drivers following these motorhomes face higher crash risk due to potential brake confusion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome has a 2013-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCM) chassis built between December 21, 2012 and December 22, 2015. The issue occurs on models with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal.
- Brand
Daimler Trucks North America- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free brake assembly modification.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-723.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 32 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V654000 (December 9, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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