NHTSA Recall 21V369000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,482 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the FCCC Mt Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V369000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-888 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | May 19, 2021 |
| Owner notification | December 23, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Safety risk
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V369000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC Mt Chassis | 2021, 2022 |
| FCCC S2 | 2021, 2022 |
| FCCC S2RV | 2021, 2022 |
| FCCC Xb Chassis | 2021, 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 |
| 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.