01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Fccc S2RV recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V511000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Report received
- July 3, 2024
- Potential units
- 37campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C 106 and 2024-2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106 vehicles. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Why it matters: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1006.
Owner notification: August 29, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 24V402000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- June 4, 2024
- Potential units
- 541campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
Why it matters: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.
Owner notification: July 25, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 24V393000
- Component
- WHEELS
- Report received
- June 3, 2024
- Potential units
- 285campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Why it matters: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1002.
Owner notification: July 18, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH