Recall 21V256000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2021-2022 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS S2
RECALL This recall affects up to 12,470 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V256000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 12,470 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2021 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS S2, 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2021 FCCC MT45, 2021 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS XB, 2021 FCCC XC CHASSIS, 2021 FCCC MT55, 2021 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2021 WESTERN STAR 5700, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2022 FCCC XC CHASSIS, 2022 FCCC XB CHASSIS, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2022 FCCC MT55, 2022 FCCC MT45, 2022 WESTERN STAR 5700, 2022 FCCC S2, 2022 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2022 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2022 WESTERN STAR 4900
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V760000 | 2026 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 | |
| 25V601000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
| 25V504000 | 2022 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | STEERING | 176 | |
| 25V295000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 | |
| 25V046000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER EM2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM | 810 | |
| 25V187000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 | |
| 24V924000 | 2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 139 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 23V806000 | 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 131 |