01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Fccc MT50E recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V879000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 21, 2023
- Potential units
- 26campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley and 2023-2024 FCCC MT50E electric transit buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.
Owner notification: February 1, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
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 22V877000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- November 23, 2022
- Potential units
- 11campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 FCCC MT50e vans. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.
Why it matters: An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the battery packs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.
Owner notification: July 14, 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
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