2018 FCCC MT45 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 FCCC MT45 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle recalls rather than user complaints. The recalls affect various vehicle systems including braking, steering, and suspension components.
Eight recalls pertain to potential defects mainly in brake pedal mechanisms, suspension control arms, and steering linkages. These recalls involve inspections and repairs intended to prevent safety risks.
Recalls- Brake pedal clevis pin clip. NHTSA recall 19V371000 affects 9,702 vehicles. The clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach. If detached, brake lights could fail, misleading other drivers. There is also risk of the brake pedal detaching, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and correct pin clearance free of charge.
- Steering and tie rod arm bolts. NHTSA recall 18V913000 affects 501 vehicles equipped with Detroit Axle axles. Loose steering and tie rod arm bolts could lead to separation, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten bolts, replacing fasteners as necessary at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated safety-related repairs or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal counsel specializing in lemon law could help address such problems.
2018 FCCC MT45 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
10203
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 FCCC MT45
9702 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
Risk: If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
2018 FCCC MT45
501 vehicles affected
STEERING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Risk: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.