The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V807000·Announced 2020-12-21

2021 FCCC Trucks Recalled: Brake Caliper Tie Bar Fasteners May Be Loose

DTNA recalls certain 2021-2022 commercial trucks with potentially loose or missing brake caliper tie bar fasteners, which could affect brake function and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source describes a known structural defect in the brake system (hydraulic caliper tie bar fasteners not properly tightened or missing), but no crashes or injuries have been reported. The consequence is potential (may increase crash risk), which falls under the criterion of risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2021 FCCC Custom Chassis models (MBC, MC, S2, MT55), 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks, and 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 vehicles. The hydraulic brake system tie bar fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing, or the tie bar may not have been installed.

The tie bar fasteners could be loose or missing, which may allow the tie bar to dangle. A dangling tie bar could contact rotating wheel-end components or cause brake parts to flex and sustain damage. Either situation may increase the risk of a crash.

Approximately 80 vehicles are affected. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to ensure the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality will be inspected before installation. All repairs are free of charge, with the recall beginning February 18, 2021.

Owners should contact their dealer to schedule an inspection, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, THOMAS BUILT BUSES BUSINESS CLASS M2, MC, MBC, MT55
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
80

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • MC
  • MBC
  • MT55
  • SAF-T-LINER C2
  • S2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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