What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021304
- Recall date
- 19 May 2021
- Make
- Freightliner, Freightliner Custom Chassis (fccc), Western Star
- Models
- Business Class M2, Xc Chassis, Cascadia, 4900, S2 Chassis, 5700, 4700, Mt Chassis
- Model years
- 2021 to 2022
- Vehicle class
- School Bus
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 712
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the tie rod clamp may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod end could loosen and separate. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the tie rod clamp nuts and bolts.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021304.