Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2023
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 23 safety recalls made by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 22, 2023
(Campaign #: FL991)
Vehicle Rollaway from Incorrect Gear Shifter
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class vehicles. The vehicle may be incorrectly equipped with a transmission gear shifter that includes a 'PARK' position despite the transmission not having a park pawl.
NHTSA ID: 23V895000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 2,547
Consequence Summary:
When shifted into PARK, the transmission will actually be in NEUTRAL, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission gear shifter, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL991.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.64
December 21, 2023
(Campaign #: FL987)
Loss of Drive Power from Unsecured Inverter Cable
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley and 2023-2024 FCCC MT50E electric transit buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 23V879000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 26
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.08
December 14, 2023
(Campaign #: FL987)
Loss of Drive Power from Unsecured Inverter Cable
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 23V846000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 701
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.01
December 13, 2023
(Campaign #: FL986)
Insufficient Interior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
NHTSA ID: 23V843000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 321
Consequence Summary:
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL986.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.9
November 2, 2023
(Campaign #: FL983)
Rear Lifting Bracket on Engine May Detach
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 and 114SD vehicles equipped with Cummins L9N engines. The rear lifting bracket that attaches to the engine cylinder head may be insufficiently secured, which can allow it to detach.
NHTSA ID: 23V737000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
A rear lifting bracket that detaches while the engine is being lifted can result in the engine falling or swinging, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Cummins dealers will inspect and replace the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL983.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 3, 2023
(Campaign #: FL982)
Emergency Exit Door May Open Unexpectedly
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 transit buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 23V670000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 173
Consequence Summary:
An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.79
October 3, 2023
(Campaign #: FL982)
Emergency Exit Door May Open Unexpectedly
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 23V669000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 20,668
Consequence Summary:
An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.52
September 13, 2023
(Campaign #: FL968)
Loss of Drive Power from Switch Failure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2 JOULEY school buses equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.
NHTSA ID: 23V209000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 380
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will remove the automatic low voltage disconnect switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL968.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.95
September 6, 2023
(Campaign #: FL981)
AC Electrical Connection May Overheat
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical cables for the air conditioning (AC) may not be installed properly, which can allow the electrical connection to overheat.
NHTSA ID: 23V621000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 679
Consequence Summary:
An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the electrical cables, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL981.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.91
August 1, 2023
(Campaign #: FL980)
Driveshaft May Break
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
NHTSA ID: 23V537000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 205
Consequence Summary:
A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL980.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.76
July 6, 2023
(Campaign #: FL979)
Loss of Drive Power from Improperly Welded Axle
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The e-axle planetary gear set may not be welded properly, which can cause the e-motor to detach from the final drive, resulting in an undetectable and sudden loss of drive power without the ability to restart the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 23V467000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 82
Consequence Summary:
An undetectable and sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the e-axle(s) as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL979.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.59
June 28, 2023
(Campaign #: FL978)
Impaired Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 136
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The service brake system may incorrectly calculate the vehicle mass, which can impair the electronic stability control system performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
NHTSA ID: 23V453000
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
# of Units Affected: 332
Consequence Summary:
An impaired electronic stability control program may have a delayed response or insufficient braking force when activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the ABS controller software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL978.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.4
May 16, 2023
(Campaign #: FL975)
Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 57X vehicles. The interior turn signals may flash too quickly and not align with the exterior turn signal flashing. Interior turn signals that consistently flash too quickly may not change their flash rate to alert the driver to replace the bulbs. An exterior turn signal bulb that is burnt out will not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 23V348000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 47
Consequence Summary:
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL975.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.11
May 9, 2023
(Campaign #: FL973)
Insufficient Interior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
NHTSA ID: 23V333000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 23,590
Consequence Summary:
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.46
May 8, 2023
(Campaign #: FL972)
Insufficient Exterior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear exterior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
NHTSA ID: 23V330000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 146
Consequence Summary:
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL972.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.33
April 26, 2023
(Campaign #: FL971)
Vehicle May Understeer/FMVSS 136
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
NHTSA ID: 23V299000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 266
Consequence Summary:
Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.8
April 7, 2023
(Campaign #: FL970)
Loss of Steering from Missing Tie Rod Fastener
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
NHTSA ID: 23V259000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 48
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.58
April 4, 2023
(Campaign #: FL970)
Loss of Steering from Missing Tie Rod Fastener
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V238000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 306
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48.04
April 4, 2023
(Campaign #: FL969)
Windshield Wipers May Fail
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
NHTSA ID: 23V237000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 57,504
Consequence Summary:
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.5
March 28, 2023
(Campaign #: FL851)
Hazard Warning Lights Flash Improperly/FMVSS 108
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X vehicles. The hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 23V208000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 24,282
Consequence Summary:
Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the software controlling the hazard warning lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL851.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.35
February 20, 2023
(Campaign #: FL967)
Drag Link May Separate
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
NHTSA ID: 23V105000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 60,604
Consequence Summary:
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.85
February 10, 2023
(Campaign #: FL966)
Modulator Valve Corrosion May Cause Brake Pull
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
NHTSA ID: 23V073000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 70,167
Consequence Summary:
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.64
February 9, 2023
(Campaign #: FL964)
Foldable Upper Bunk May Fall
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Freightliner Coronado vehicles equipped with a foldable upper bunk. The mounting pivot bolts for the upper bunk may not have been tightened properly and may loosen.
NHTSA ID: 23V063000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 192
Consequence Summary:
A loose mounting pivot bolt may cause the upper bunk to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will tighten the mounting pivot bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL964.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.44
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