FCCC MT-45 2022: STEERING

Make : FCCC Model : MT-45 Year : 2022
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V405000
Date Owner's Notified: 2022-12-28 Date Received by ODI: 2022-06-08 Date Added to Database: 2022-06-09
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-938
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5768
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.