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2021-2022 Fccc MT45, Fccc MT55 and others recall: tie rod assembly

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 12, 2021. It covers about 12,470 vehicles.

vehicles affected
12,470
reported
Apr 12, 2021
owners notified
Jun 10, 2021
related complaints
2

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 21V256000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about steering problems.

2021 Fccc MT452022 Fccc MT452021 Fccc MT552022 Fccc MT552022 Fccc S22022 Fccc XB Chassis2021 Fccc XC Chassis2022 Fccc XC Chassis2021 Freightliner 108SD2022 Freightliner 108SD2021 Freightliner 114SD2022 Freightliner 114SD

Questions about recall 21V256000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Fccc MT45, Fccc MT55 and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 21V256000, reported on April 12, 2021, covers about 12,470 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V256000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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