2022 FCCC MT45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 FCCC MT45
The 2022 FCCC MT45 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2022 FCCC MT45
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2022 FCCC MT45, potentially affecting up to 30,787 vehicles.
Recall 22V405000 — STEERING
| 5,768 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28,2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-938.
View full details →Recall 21V510000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
| 79 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Custom Chass MT45 Chassis. The leaf spring eye on the rear suspension may be undersized, which could result in it breaking and detaching from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached leaf spring eye can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace spring assemblies. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-895.
View full details →Recall 21V256000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 12,470 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V256000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 12,470 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 FCCC MT45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 FCCC MT45.
Safety Rating for the 2022 FCCC MT45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 FCCC MT45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 FCCC MT45
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 FCCC MT45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CALFCC54-003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Advisory Letter for Walk-In Van Brake Switch and Connector Water Intrusion.
SF651 — POWER TRAIN
Field Service Campaign for FCCC MT45 Driveline Bearing Spacers
SF640 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FCCC MT DEF Coolant Lines. On certain Morgan Olsen bodied units, the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) coolant lines may become damaged by rubbing against the cross sill.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 FCCC MT45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FCCC MT45
- 2017 FCCC MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2018 FCCC MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2019 FCCC MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2020 FCCC MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2021 FCCC MT45 — 1 complaint
- 2022 FCCC MT45 (current)
- 2023 FCCC MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2024 FCCC MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2025 FCCC MT45 — 0 complaints
Other FCCC Models
- FCCC S2RV — 5 total complaints
- FCCC MCL — 3 total complaints
- FCCC MT 45 — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XBR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XCR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XC — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XC CHASSIS — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XCA — 2 total complaints