NHTSA Campaign 23V238000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 4, 2023 · 306 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCCC | MT45G | 2022 | 306 |
| FCCC | MT50E | 2022 | 306 |
| FCCC | MT50E | 2023 | 306 |
| FCCC | MT55 | 2022 | 306 |
| FCCC | MT55 | 2023 | 306 |
| FCCC | S2C | 2022 | 306 |
| FCCC | S2RV | 2022 | 306 |
| FCCC | S2RV | 2023 | 306 |
| FCCC | XCM | 2023 | 306 |
| FCCC | XCR | 2023 | 306 |
| FCCC | XCS | 2023 | 306 |
| FREIGHTLINER | 108SD | 2023 | 306 |
| FREIGHTLINER | 114SD | 2023 | 306 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2023 | 306 |
| FREIGHTLINER | M2 | 2023 | 306 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2023 | 306 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2023 | 306 |
| WESTERN STAR | 47X | 2023 | 306 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2023 | 306 |
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2023 | 306 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V238000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.