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Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls

Every recall we track for Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — 276 in all, from 2011–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 56 are rated “stop using now”.

276recalls
126complaints & reports
7injuries reported
3deaths reported

Recalls per year, by danger level

Recalls from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC peaked in 2018 (41); 225 since 2017. 10% rated “stop using now”.

2017: 17 recalls — 17 use caution1720172018: 41 recalls — 3 stop using now, 38 use caution4120182019: 24 recalls — 2 stop using now, 21 use caution, 1 lower risk2420192020: 22 recalls — 22 use caution2220202021: 30 recalls — 2 stop using now, 28 use caution3020212022: 27 recalls — 1 stop using now, 25 use caution, 1 lower risk2720222023: 12 recalls — 12 use caution1220232024: 19 recalls — 1 stop using now, 18 use caution1920242025: 14 recalls — 2 stop using now, 12 use caution1420252026 (to date): 19 recalls — 11 stop using now, 7 use caution, 1 not yet rated192026to date

All NHTSA recall records for Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.

Recalls per year for Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, by danger level
YearStop using nowUse cautionLower riskNot yet ratedTotal
20170170017
20183380041
20192211024
20200220022
20212280030
20221251027
20230120012
20241180019
20252120014
2026 (to date)1170119

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls before 2017

Recalls on record by year.

  • 201620
  • 201517
  • 201413
  • 20111

Most common reasons for Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls

  • A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.3
  • A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.2
  • A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.2
  • A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.2
  • A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.2

What to do if you have a recalled Daimler Trucks North America, LLC product

  1. Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
  3. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

Run a VIN recall check.

All Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls

60 shown

What people reported about Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

126 on record

Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Daimler Trucks North America, LLC’s recalls — unedited excerpts.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAFeb 5, 2026

    URGENT SAFETY DEFECT - Repeated front hub overheating/fire risk (2025 Western Star 47x) I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2025 Western Star 47x The front wheel hubs have over heated to the point of failure on 6 separate occasions, result…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAFeb 5, 2026

    Premature failure of TPMS sensors in 3 tires. Battery alert on them. Only 23,000 miles on vehicle

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJan 27, 2026

    The contact owns a 2025 Freightliner M2. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH and driving over a bump, the contact’s leg struck the gear shifter, shifting the gear shifter into neutral. The contact believed that the gear shifter was not in a good lo…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSADec 23, 2025

    All lights started flickering while driving. Shut truck off, would not start, smoke came out from battery cable under hood.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSASep 26, 2025

    What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Automated emergency breaking ABS Forward collision warning, potentially others. Unsure if the vehicle is available for inspection due to insurance claim. How…

    1 death
  • Owner complaint · NHTSASep 16, 2025

    The forward collision avoidance system fails to distinguish stationary objects from animate objects resulting in immediate engagement of the braking system.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 18, 2025

    The contact owns a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn indicator on the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the sound indicator failed to f…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 15, 2025

    while driving a UPS Freightliner truck (Cascadia Vin number [XXX] ) on [XXX] on [XXX] in Charlotte, North Carolina, the tractor brakes locked down causing [XXX] 's arm to jam into shoulder from having all momentum come to abrupt stop causing seatbelt to yank a…

    1 injured

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall questions

How many recalls has Daimler Trucks North America, LLC had?

276 recalls from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2011–2026.

What is the most recent Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2025) recall — Structure, dated Oct 22, 2026. Every Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall is listed on this page, newest first.

Why are Daimler Trucks North America, LLC products recalled?

The most common reasons on record: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. (3); A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. (2); A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. (2); A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. (2).

What should I do if I have a recalled Daimler Trucks North America, LLC product?

Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

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