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.
Safety risk
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
23
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-09
Owners notified
2023-02-02
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT50e electric walk-in vans that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-340. The transmission gear shifter indicator may not display accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
Safety risk
Driving a vehicle with an inaccurate transmission gear shifter indicator can result in an unintentional gear shift, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-961.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 FCCC MT50e walk-in vans. The electronic axle parking pawl may be broken or damaged which, when in park without the emergency brake set, can result in vehicle rollaway.
Safety risk
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic axle housing and drive motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL944.
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
23
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-16
Owners notified
2022-06-07
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FCCC MT50e walk-in vans. The rotary shift position knob may malfunction, which can cause an unintended shift to drive.
Safety risk
Unintentionally shifting to drive can cause unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL934.
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.