Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2024
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 21 safety recalls made by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC in 2024. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 11, 2024
(Campaign #: F1012)
Unexpected Engine Shutdown
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The engine protection and inducement software may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 24V924000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 139
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine shutdown can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will update the electronic control module software and install a corrected data plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1012.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 24.46
October 2, 2024
(Campaign #: F1010)
Fuel Pump Failure May Cause Engine Stall
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles equipped with certain Cummins fuel pumps. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
NHTSA ID: 24V736000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 620
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1010. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 10, 2024
(Campaign #: F1009)
Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
NHTSA ID: 24V668000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 16,890
Consequence Summary:
Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.06
August 1, 2024
(Campaign #: F1007)
Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Western Star 47X vehicles. The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.
NHTSA ID: 24V571000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 3,799
Consequence Summary:
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1007.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.34
August 1, 2024
(Campaign #: F1008)
Ground Connection May Overheat
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
NHTSA ID: 24V570000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 13
Consequence Summary:
An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.08
August 1, 2024
(Campaign #: F1008)
Ground Connection May Overheat
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
NHTSA ID: 24V569000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 629
Consequence Summary:
An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.38
July 24, 2024
(Campaign #: FL918)
Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
NHTSA ID: 24V555000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 27,494
Consequence Summary:
Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL918.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.62
July 3, 2024
(Campaign #: F1005)
Incorrect Heat Treatment Can Cause Tie Rod Failure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, and 49X transit buses equipped with Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
NHTSA ID: 24V509000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 61
Consequence Summary:
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.8
July 3, 2024
(Campaign #: F1006)
Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C 106 and 2024-2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106 vehicles. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
NHTSA ID: 24V511000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 37
Consequence Summary:
Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.59
June 26, 2024
(Campaign #: F1004)
No Alarm When Emergency Exit is Opened/FMVSS 217
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
NHTSA ID: 24V478000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 162
Consequence Summary:
An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the emergency sound software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.23
June 6, 2024
(Campaign #: F1003)
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR and 2024 XBS, XCM chassis. The remote fuel filter hoses may become separated from the fittings, which can result in a fuel leak and a lack of fuel supply to the engine.
NHTSA ID: 24V420000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 56
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the fuel filter hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.14
June 4, 2024
(Campaign #: D24R6)
Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
NHTSA ID: 24V402000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 541
Consequence Summary:
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.6
June 4, 2024
(Campaign #: D24R6)
Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2025 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner EFX school buses. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
NHTSA ID: 24V401000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 27
Consequence Summary:
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.07
June 3, 2024
(Campaign #: F1002)
Wheel Detachment from Loose Wheel Hub Fasteners
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and EFX school buses. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
NHTSA ID: 24V392000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 106
Consequence Summary:
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.92
June 3, 2024
(Campaign #: F1002)
Wheel Detachment from Loose Wheel Hub Fasteners
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
NHTSA ID: 24V393000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 285
Consequence Summary:
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80
May 14, 2024
(Campaign #: F1000)
Park Brake May Fail or Engage Unexpectedly
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 and SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
NHTSA ID: 24V336000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 398
Consequence Summary:
Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1000.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.96
May 14, 2024
(Campaign #: F1000)
Park Brake May Fail or Engage Unexpectedly
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
NHTSA ID: 24V335000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 220
Consequence Summary:
Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1000.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.45
February 8, 2024
(Campaign #: FL994)
Missing Welds May Cause Suspension Hanger Failure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Western Star 49X vehicles. The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.
NHTSA ID: 24V084000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 49
Consequence Summary:
Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will replace the suspension hanger, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL994.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.63
February 8, 2024
(Campaign #: FL995)
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
NHTSA ID: 24V093000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for the recall is FL995.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.64
January 31, 2024
(Campaign #: FL993)
Electronic Stability Control Error/FMVSS 136
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters. 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: 24V058000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the ESC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL993.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.71
January 10, 2024
(Campaign #: FL992)
Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 24V013000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 149
Consequence Summary:
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will inspect and replace the inversion valves, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL992.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.74
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