Model year record

2023 FCCC MT50E

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V879000

Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
26
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-21
Owners notified
2024-02-01

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley and 2023-2024 FCCC MT50E electric transit buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V238000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
306
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-04
Owners notified
2023-08-11

Defect description

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V877000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
11
Reported to NHTSA
2022-11-23
Owners notified
2023-07-14

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 FCCC MT50e vans. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.

Safety risk

An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the battery packs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V460000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
25
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-28
Owners notified
2023-01-27

Defect description

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.

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.