01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Fccc MT45 recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V405000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- June 8, 2022
- Potential units
- 5,768campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28,2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-938.
Owner notification: December 28, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 21V510000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- July 2, 2021
- Potential units
- 79campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Custom Chass MT45 Chassis. The leaf spring eye on the rear suspension may be undersized, which could result in it breaking and detaching from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached leaf spring eye can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace spring assemblies. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-895.
Owner notification: August 26, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 21V256000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- April 12, 2021
- Potential units
- 12,470campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Owner notification: June 10, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
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