Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V442000 Reported June 29, 2018

Suspension mounting bolts may loosen

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 512 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V442000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-776
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
512
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 29, 2018
Completion Rate
70.51

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2015-2018 freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) xcl chassis equipped with v-ride suspension. the suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.

Safety Consequence

If the mounting bolts loosen, the track bars that maintain the positioning of the rear axle may detach, affecting the vehicle's handling and stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dtna authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began august 24, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-776.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V442000 or campaign FL-776.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V442000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V442000?

NHTSA recall 18V442000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on June 29, 2018. It addresses: Suspension mounting bolts may loosen. The recall affects approximately 512 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V442000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-776. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.