Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #23V238000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V238000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 306 affected units, Loss of Steering from Missing Tie Rod Fastener, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V238000
Report Received Date: 2023-04-04T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of steering from missing tie rod fastener
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 306

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL970
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 44.44

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NHTSA ID: 23V238000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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