DTNA FCCXCR 2011-2017 Recalls Steering Hose Fire Risk
DTNA recalls 2011-2017 FCCXCR trucks with faulty power steering hose that may cause fire from electrical arcing due to leaking fluid. Owners must have hose rerouted by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
DTNA is recalling certain 2011-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation XCR trucks because the power steering hose may rub against the starter motor, causing electrical arcing and leaking power steering fluid that could lead to fire. This affects the safety of the vehicle and requires immediate attention to prevent fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226771-dtna-fccxcr-2011-2017-recalls-steering-hose-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226771-dtna-fccxcr-2011-2017-recalls-steering-hose-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V163000
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“DTNA FCCXCR 2011-2017 Recalls Steering Hose Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226771-dtna-fccxcr-2011-2017-recalls-steering-hose-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V163000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V163000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power steering hose may rub against the starter motor, causing electrical arcing. This arcing can lead to power steering fluid leaks, which in turn increases the risk of fire when electrical arcing occurs in the presence of leaking fluid.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation XCR trucks with Cummins ISL engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the corrected hose routing are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2011-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation XCR with Cummins ISL engine. The recall is part of an expansion of recall 16V-809.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Dealers Reroute Hose
Dealers will free the power steering hose to prevent rubbing against the starter motor and reduce fire risk.
What NHTSA says to do
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 this recall is FL-762. Note: This recall is an expansion of 16V-809.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
- 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
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V163000 (December 3, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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