2022 FCCC MT45 Recall: Leaf spring eye on the rear suspension may be undersized, which could…
NHTSA campaign 21V510000 · Suspension · filed Jul 2, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Custom Chass MT45 Chassis. The leaf spring eye on the rear suspension may be undersized, which could result in it breaking and detaching from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached leaf spring eye can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace spring assemblies. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-895.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V510000 (manufacturer number FL-895). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.