01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Fccc MT50E recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V238000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- April 4, 2023
- Potential units
- 306campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Why it matters: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
Owner notification: August 11, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 22V914000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- December 9, 2022
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT50e electric walk-in vans that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-340. The transmission gear shifter indicator may not display accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect.".
Why it matters: Driving a vehicle with an inaccurate transmission gear shifter indicator can result in an unintentional gear shift, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-961.
Owner notification: February 2, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 22V460000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- June 28, 2022
- Potential units
- 25campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 FCCC MT50e walk-in vans. The electronic axle parking pawl may be broken or damaged which, when in park without the emergency brake set, can result in vehicle rollaway.
Why it matters: Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic axle housing and drive motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL944.
Owner notification: January 27, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 22V340000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- May 16, 2022
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FCCC MT50e walk-in vans. The rotary shift position knob may malfunction, which can cause an unintended shift to drive.
Why it matters: Unintentionally shifting to drive can cause unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL934.
Owner notification: June 7, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
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