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VehicleApr 4, 2023306 affected

Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering

What is 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.

What could happen

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
23V238000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 4, 2023
Owners notified
Aug 11, 2023
Vehicles or items affected
306
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Maker's own recall number
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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.