Vehicle recall 23V238000 · April 4, 2023
Fccc MT50E, Fccc MT55 and 15 more models
The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V238000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 4, 2023
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL970
- Owner notification
- August 11, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 306
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fccc MT45G (2022): 2022
- Fccc MT50E (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Fccc MT55 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Fccc S2C (2022): 2022
- Fccc S2RV (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Fccc XCM (2023): 2023
- Fccc XCR (2023): 2023
- Fccc XCS (2023): 2023
- Freightliner 108SD (2023): 2023
- Freightliner 114SD (2023): 2023
- Freightliner Cascadia (2023): 2023
- Freightliner M2 (2023): 2023
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (2023): 2023
- Western Star 4700 (2023): 2023
- Western Star 47X (2023): 2023
- Western Star 4900 (2023): 2023
- Western Star 49X (2023): 2023
Has your Fccc been repaired?
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