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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 23V238📅 Apr 5, 2023

2022–2023 Freightliner MT50E & 2022–2023 Freightliner MT55 + 15 more recall: steering

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V238000
Manufacturer recall #
FL970
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
306
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 11, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V238 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V238?

2022–2023 Freightliner MT50E & 2022–2023 Freightliner MT55 + 15 more. 306 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.