- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2022 Fccc MT45G Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2022 Fccc MT45G have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2023 for the tie rod assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MT45G year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2022 Fccc MT45G recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
- The risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28,2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-938.
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Fccc MT45G: every year compared
All MT45G years2022 Fccc MT45G vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Fccc MT45G | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2022 Fccc XCM | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2022 Fccc S2RV | 1 | 4 | F | 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 2022 Fccc MT45G
Does the 2022 Fccc MT45G have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Fccc MT45G: tie rod assembly (April 2023); steering (June 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2022 Fccc MT45G had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2022 Fccc MT45G a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Fccc MT45G 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 2022 Fccc MT45G 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