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  • SevereNHTSA·24V093000·2024-08-02

    2024 FCCC MT45 and Freightliner Cascadia steering gear recall

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles due to steering gear assembly defects that may result in loss of steering control. Contact dealers or call 1-800-745-8000 for free replacement of the affected component.

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    FCCC — 2024 FCCC MT45
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  • SevereNHTSA·23V105000·2024-08-02

    Freightliner commercial trucks recalled for drag link separation defect

    Certain 2019-2021 Freightliner commercial trucks are being recalled because the drag link taper joint may not be sufficiently tightened, potentially causing complete separation from the steering arm and total loss of steering control.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2020 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
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  • SevereNHTSA·24V509000·2024-03-07

    2025 Freightliner and Western Star Steering Tie Rod Assembly Defect

    Certain 2025 Freightliner and Western Star commercial vehicles may have improperly heat-treated tie rod assemblies that can fail, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
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  • SevereNHTSA·24V571000·2024-01-08

    2025 Freightliner Cascadia Front Axle Tie Rod Defect Recall

    Certain 2025 Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks may have defective front axle tie rods that can fail and cause loss of steering control. Owners should contact DTNA at 800-745-8000 for free replacement.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • SevereNHTSA·22V374000·2024-01-05

    2022 Freightliner Cascadia commercial trucks recalled for brake system defect

    The 2022 Freightliner Cascadia is being recalled because a faulty valve in the air brake system can trap air and impair braking or lock the rear axle while the truck is moving.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • SevereNHTSA·23V073000·2023-10-02

    Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star trucks recalled for brake defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star trucks. Corroded brake modulator valves may cause vehicles to pull to one side during braking, increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • SevereNHTSA·22V339000·2023-04-05

    2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks recalled for disabled antilock brakes and stability control

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 17 certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the antilock brakes and electronic stability control can be manually disabled, violating federal safety standards and increasing crash risk. The company will repurchase affected vehicles.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • SevereNHTSA·21V481000·2023-01-06

    Truck battery cable defect recall: Western Star and Freightliner vehicles

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks because the battery cable terminal may break, causing engine stall and crash risk. Dealers will repair or replace the cables at no cost.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121
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  • SevereNHTSA·22V405000·2022-08-06

    Commercial trucks recalled for defective steering gears

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2022-2023 Freightliner MT45, MT45G, and Cascadia trucks because steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled and could fracture, causing loss of steering control.

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    FCCC — 2022 FCCC MT45
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  • SevereNHTSA·21V369000·2022-07-05

    2021–2022 Heavy-Duty Trucks Recalled for Loose Tie Rod Assembly Components

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2021–2022 heavy-duty trucks including Freightliner and Western Star models due to potentially loose tie rod clamps. Loose or detached tie rod ends could cause steering loss and increase crash risk.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
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  • SevereNHTSA·20V660000·2022-03-10

    Suspension snap-ring failure could cause wheel separation on Western Star 4700

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2021 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks because the steer axle spindle nut snap-ring may be missing or improperly installed, potentially causing wheel separation and increased crash risk.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
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  • SevereNHTSA·22V817000·2022-01-11

    Brake modulator corrosion recall on Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star models due to corrosion in front brake modulator valves. The defect may cause brakes to pull to one side during automated braking, increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • SevereNHTSA·21V007000·2022-01-01

    Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Recalled for Steer Tire Tread Separation and Blow-Out Risk

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks with certain Bridgestone steer tires. The tires may experience tread separation or blow-outs, risking loss of vehicle control and crashes.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • SevereNHTSA·21V256000·2021-12-04

    2021-2022 Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for steering bolt defects

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021-2022 Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks with defective steering bolts that may fracture and cause loss of steering control. Dealers will replace them free of charge.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
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  • SevereNHTSA·21V073000·2021-12-02

    2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks recalled for improper flywheel attachment

    Certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 engines are being recalled due to improperly torqued capscrews on the flywheel. This could allow the flywheel to detach, causing loss of drive power and creating crash and injury risks.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·25V187000·2027-01-03

    2025–2026 Western Star and Freightliner trucks recalled for brake light failure

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025–2026 Western Star 47X and 49X and multiple Freightliner models due to a software error that may cause brake lights to fail, increasing crash risk.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
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  • HighNHTSA·24V058000·2026-07-01

    [pending] 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V058000.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·25V603000·2025-12-09

    [pending] 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V603000.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
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  • HighNHTSA·25V601000·2025-12-09

    [pending] 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V601000.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
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  • HighNHTSA·25V295000·2025-07-05

    [pending] 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V295000.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
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  • HighNHTSA·23V208000·2025-04-03

    Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X hazard light malfunction recall

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X vehicles because hazard warning lights may flash improperly during Advanced Braking Assist events, potentially confusing other drivers and increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·22V468000·2024-06-06

    Freightliner recalls 2022 Cascadia trucks for parking brake failure

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the electronic parking brake may fail to engage when turned off, risking vehicle rollaway. Owners should contact dealers for free repair.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·22V554000·2024-05-07

    2023 Western Star and Freightliner trucks recalled for engine control module defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 1,375 certain 2023 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks due to engine control module defects that can cause unexpected engine shutdown, increasing crash risk.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2023 WESTERN STAR 49X
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  • HighNHTSA·24V402000·2024-04-06

    Steering Tie Rod Defect Recall: 2025 Freightliner, Western Star, and FCCC Trucks

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2025 Freightliner, Western Star, and FCCC commercial trucks because the front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack, causing tie rod separation and sudden loss of steering control.

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    FCCC — 2025 FCCC S2C
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  • HighNHTSA·24V736000·2024-02-10

    2025 Daimler Trucks Fuel Pump Barrel Fracture Recall

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025 commercial trucks with Cummins fuel pumps that may fracture and leak fuel, potentially causing engine stall. No injuries have been reported.

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    FCCC — 2025 FCCC XCP
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  • HighNHTSA·22V456000·2023-12-06

    2022 Freightliner Cascadia Brake System Fault Code Storage Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because their anti-lock brake systems don't store fault codes when the vehicle is turned off for more than 5 seconds. This impairs diagnostic features and may increase crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·22V443000·2023-10-06

    2022 Freightliner Cascadia brake system may fail to engage

    The emergency braking system on certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks may fail to engage, creating a risk of brake failure. Dealers will install a corrective valve at no cost.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·22V101000·2023-10-02

    2022 Freightliner Cascadia brake system failure and parking brake defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for a software and brake hardware defect that may cause loss of braking and parking brake functionality, increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·22V338000·2023-04-05

    Commercial trucks recalled for incorrect gross axle weight labels

    Daimler Trucks is recalling commercial trucks with incorrect weight-rating labels that could allow unsafe overloading. Dealers will replace the labels free of charge.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2022 WESTERN STAR 5700
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  • HighNHTSA·23V238000·2023-04-04

    Tie rod fastener defect in commercial trucks risks steering failure

    Daimler Trucks is recalling commercial vehicles with a tie rod that may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach and causing potential loss of steering control.

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    FCCC — 2023 FCCC S2RV
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  • HighNHTSA·20V567000·2023-04-02

    2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia Brake Lights May Remain Illuminated

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because brake lights may remain illuminated after braking. This increases crash risk by making drivers unaware of actual braking.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·22V919000·2022-12-12

    Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for tire incompatibility

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks with tires incompatible with their 8.25-inch rims. Incompatible tires can reduce performance and increase crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
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  • HighNHTSA·21V209000·2022-12-03

    2021 Western Star 4700 and Freightliner Cascadia clutch assembly recall

    Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2021 Western Star 4700 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles because the clutch flange may break, causing clutch disengagement and crash risk. Dealers will replace the clutch assembly free of charge.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
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  • HighNHTSA·21V018000·2022-08-01

    2021 Western Star and Freightliner trucks recalled for brake caliper mounting defect

    Commercial trucks from multiple manufacturers may have incorrectly tightened brake caliper mounting bolts, reducing braking effectiveness. Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners for free inspection and repair.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
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  • HighNHTSA·20V742000·2022-06-11

    2021 Freightliner Cascadia clutch defect may cause disengagement

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a manufacturing defect in the clutch assembly that may cause the clutch to disengage, increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·21V715000·2022-03-09

    2022 Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Recalled for Exhaust Pipe Fire Risk

    Certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks are being recalled because the exhaust pipe outlet may be improperly installed, with the tip facing the battery box. Exhaust heat could melt the battery box, creating a fire risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·21V357000·2022-02-05

    Freightliner Cascadia Halogen Headlight Bulbs May Dislodge and Cause Fire Risk

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017–2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with halogen headlight assemblies. During bulb replacement, the bulb may dislodge and contact other components, causing melting and increasing fire risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·21V965000·2022-01-12

    Western Star and Freightliner Trucks Fuel Tubes May Crack, Fire Risk

    Fuel tubes in certain 2019–2022 Western Star, Freightliner, and FCCC trucks may crack, causing high-pressure fuel leaks that could ignite. DTNA is offering free replacement of fuel tubes and installation of vibration isolators.

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    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
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  • HighNHTSA·21V689000·2021-02-09

    Freightliner Cascadia trucks recalled for potential steering linkage separation

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to improperly tightened drag link taper joints that could separate from the steering arm. Loss of steering control could result, increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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  • HighNHTSA·20V214000·2021-02-04

    Commercial Truck Rear Reflective Tape Obstruction Creates Visibility Risk

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain commercial trucks where the mudflap hanger bracket partially covers rear reflective tape, reducing visibility. Owners should contact DTNA or NHTSA for free inspection and repositioning.

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    STERLING — 2007 STERLING 9500
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  • HighNHTSA·20V390000·2020-02-07

    2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia brake modulator valve corrosion recall

    Certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailers are recalled due to chemical corrosion in the brake modulator valve, which can slow brake release and cause brakes to pull to one side during automatic braking, increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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