NHTSA Recall 23V238000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 306 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the FCCC MT45G.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V238000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL970 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 4, 2023 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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 23V238000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC MT45G | 2022 |
| FCCC MT50E | 2022, 2023 |
| FCCC MT55 | 2022, 2023 |
| FCCC S2C | 2022 |
| FCCC S2RV | 2022, 2023 |
| FCCC Xcm | 2023 |
| FCCC Xcr | 2023 |
| FCCC Xcs | 2023 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2023 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2023 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2023 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2023 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2023 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2023 |
| Western Star 47X | 2023 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2023 |
| Western Star 49X | 2023 |
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.