2017 Fccc XCLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Fccc XCL. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-404 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 23, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Fccc XCL has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2017 Fccc XCL recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

60%repaired · 2023 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 21V00H000 · Dec 23, 2021 · 24,869 vehicles · 14,944 repaired

Risk. Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2023 Q4

Tires: valve

Recall 21V-921 · Nov 23, 2021 · 16,676 vehicles · 11,002 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2023 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 20V-404 · Jul 14, 2020 · 16,776 vehicles · 4,692 repaired

Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2020 Q4

Steering

Recall 18V-913 · Dec 19, 2018 · 501 vehicles · 316 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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71%repaired · 2019 Q4

Suspension

Recall 18V-442 · Jun 29, 2018 · 512 vehicles · 361 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2019 Q4

Disc: caliper

Recall 18V-353 · May 29, 2018 · 8,741 vehicles · 6,557 repaired

Risk. If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2019 Q3

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 18V-163 · Mar 12, 2018 · 9,480 vehicles · 4,751 repaired

Risk. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2018 Q1

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 16V-809 · Nov 7, 2016 · 1,827 vehicles · 1,371 repaired

Risk. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fccc.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other XCL year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XCL median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Fccc XCL, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Daimler Trucks North America RecallsAQ18002 · closed Jul 11, 2024
    No recall

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