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NHTSA Recall 18V913000: Suspension: control arm and 2 other components

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 501 vehicles. It affects 18 models including the FCCC MT45.

501
vehicles potentially affected
18
models affected
2019
owners notified (February 9)
NHTSA campaign18V913000
Manufacturer campaignFL-802
ComponentsSUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM; STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING
Report receivedDecember 19, 2018
Owner notificationFebruary 9, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

Safety risk

Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V913000

Make and modelModel years
FCCC MT452017, 2018, 2019
FCCC MT55G2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Redundant S2G2018
FCCC S2G2017, 2019
FCCC S2RV2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xbs2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xcl2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xcm2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xcr2017, 2018, 2019
FCCC Xcs2017, 2018, 2019
Freightliner 108SD2017, 2018, 2019
Freightliner 114SD2017, 2018, 2019
Freightliner 122SD2017, 2018, 2019
Freightliner Business Class M22017, 2018, 2019
Freightliner Cascadia2017, 2018, 2019
Western Star 47002017, 2018, 2019
Western Star 49002017, 2018, 2019
Western Star 57002017, 2018, 2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.