FCCC XCR (2016) Recall: Brakes May Stay Engaged Causing Fire
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2013-2016 FCC XCR trucks with brake activation signal issues that may cause trailer brakes to stay engaged, overheating and fire risk. 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 FCC XCR trucks where brake signals might stay active after releasing service brakes. This could cause trailer brakes to drag, overheat, and potentially start a fire, putting drivers and trailers at risk of crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226773-fccc-xcr-2016-recall-brakes-may-stay-engaged-causing-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226773-fccc-xcr-2016-recall-brakes-may-stay-engaged-causing-fire · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V204000
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“FCCC XCR (2016) Recall: Brakes May Stay Engaged Causing Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226773-fccc-xcr-2016-recall-brakes-may-stay-engaged-causing-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #16V204000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V204000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake activation signal to towed devices can stay active when the motorhome's service brakes are released. This may cause trailer brakes to remain engaged, dragging and overheating which could lead to fire. Additionally, drivers may become confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Motorhome owners with 2013-2016 FCC XCR trucks built between January 7, 2013 and June 1, 2015 are most at risk. Drivers towing trailers with these vehicles may face brake engagement issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome has a heavier, adjustable, offset foot pedal. The recall covers 2013-2016 FCC XCR trucks manufactured from January 7, 2013 through June 1, 2015.
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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 June 6, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-704.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- 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
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 #16V204000 (November 4, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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