NHTSA Recall 21V256000: Tie rod assembly (steering) and critical fasteners (steering)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,470 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the FCCC MT45.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V256000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-884 |
| Components | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | April 12, 2021 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
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 21V256000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC MT45 | 2021, 2022 |
| FCCC MT55 | 2021, 2022 |
| FCCC S2 | 2022 |
| FCCC Xb Chassis | 2022 |
| FCCC Xc Chassis | 2021, 2022 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2021, 2022 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2021, 2022 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2021, 2022 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021, 2022 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2021, 2022 |
| Freightliner Custom Chass S2 | 2021 |
| Freightliner Custom Chass XB | 2021 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2021, 2022 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2021, 2022 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2021, 2022 |
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.