NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Fccc MT45 Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Fccc MT45 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fccc dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Fccc MT45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Fccc MT45 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Fccc MT45, describing incidents dated November 10, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11493166 · Filed
Because of the angle of the dash the light from it reflects on the windshield. The gauges can be dimmed but the odometer cannot. This cause a reflection in the direct line of sight. This reflection is a problem despite adjusting the seat and diming the gauges to full off. I have found a covering the…
Steering Arm and Tie Rod Bolts May Fracture
NHTSA #21V256000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported April 12, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 12,470 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-884 · Owners notified June 10, 2021
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Safety consequence
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
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.safercar.gov.
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