Model year record

2022 FCCC MT45

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V405000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,768
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-08
Owners notified
2022-12-28

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28,2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-938.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V510000

Suspension: rear: springs

Component
Suspension: rear: springs
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
79
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-02
Owners notified
2021-08-26

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Custom Chass MT45 Chassis. The leaf spring eye on the rear suspension may be undersized, which could result in it breaking and detaching from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A detached leaf spring eye can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace spring assemblies. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-895.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V256000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
12,470
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-12
Owners notified
2021-06-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.