Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2021 Freightliner models with loose tie rod clamps that could break, causing steering loss and crash risk. Free replacement of bolts and nuts available.
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner trucks due to loose tie rod clamps that may break or detach, risking steering loss and potential crashes. Owners should have the tie rod clamps checked by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80340-2021-freightliner-steering-recall-loose-tie-rod-ends-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80340-2021-freightliner-steering-recall-loose-tie-rod-ends-risk-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V369000
“2021 Freightliner Steering Recall: Loose Tie Rod Ends Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80340-2021-freightliner-steering-recall-loose-tie-rod-ends-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 21V369000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V369000).
Loose tie rod clamps can cause tie rod ends to break or detach while driving. This leads to sudden steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash. The hazard occurs during normal operation without requiring special conditions.
Owners of 2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and other specified models are affected. Drivers using these trucks with loose tie rod clamps face the highest risk.
Check if your Freightliner model was sold in 2021-2022. Look for the model names listed in the recall notice: 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, and others.
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021.
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in tie rod ends breaking or detaching while driving.
Your truck is affected if it's a 2021-2022 Freightliner model listed in the recall, such as 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, or other specified models.
Contact a dealer for free replacement of the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V369000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 21V369000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
