FCCC MT45 2022: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V510000

Make Model Year
FCCC MT45 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-26 2021-07-02 2021-07-06

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-895

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 79

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Custom Chass MT45 Chassis. The leaf spring eye on the rear suspension may be undersized, which could result in it breaking and detaching from the vehicle.

Consequence

A detached leaf spring eye can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace spring assemblies. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-895.

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.