- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2021 Fccc MT45 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Fccc MT45 with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2021 for the tie rod assembly. For comparison, the 2022 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MT45 year, for its age
#371 most complained-about 2021 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2021 Fccc MT45 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2021 Fccc MT45 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2021 Fccc MT45
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 entire gauge cluster with cardboard solves the problem.
Fccc MT45: every year compared
All MT45 years2021 Fccc MT45 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Fccc MT45 | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2021 Fccc XCM | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2021 Fccc S2RV | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2021 Fccc MT45
Does the 2021 Fccc MT45 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Fccc MT45: tie rod assembly (April 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Fccc MT45?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2021 Fccc MT45 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 11, 2022 and the latest on November 11, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2021 Fccc MT45 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Fccc MT45 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2021 Fccc MT45 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data