Recall 23V238000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2022-2023 FCCC MT50E
RECALL This recall affects up to 306 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V238000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 306 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2022 FCCC MT50E, 2022 FCCC MT55, 2022 FCCC S2RV, 2022 FCCC S2C, 2022 FCCC MT45G, 2023 FCCC MT50E, 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2, 2023 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2023 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2023 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2023 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2023 FCCC XCR, 2023 FCCC XCM, 2023 FCCC XCS, 2023 FCCC MT55, 2023 FCCC S2RV, 2023 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for FCCC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V601000 | 2026 FCCC MT50E | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2025 FCCC MT45G | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
| 25V038000 | 2023 FCCC XCM | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 277 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 FCCC XCM | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 24V511000 | 2023 FCCC S2C | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 37 | |
| 24V402000 | 2025 FCCC S2RV | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 541 | |
| 24V393000 | 2025 FCCC S2C | WHEELS:HUB | 285 | |
| 24V420000 | 2024 FCCC XCR | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 56 | |
| 24V093000 | 2024 FCCC MT45G | STEERING | 11 | |
| 23V879000 | 2023 FCCC MT50E | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER | 26 |