2021–2022 15 models Steering Recall 21V256000 (Freightliner FL-884)

NHTSA recall 21V256000 (Freightliner recall FL-884) covers about 12,470 2021–2022 15 models vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Apr 12, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V256000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

12,470
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2022
model years
Apr 12, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.

The risk

A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 10, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: 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.safercar.gov.

Freightliner recall number FL-884

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V256000 as FL-884. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL-884 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Freightliner 108SD2021–2022—
Freightliner 114SD2021–2022—
Freightliner 122SD2021–2022—
Freightliner Business Class M22021–2022—
Freightliner Cascadia2021–2022—
Freightliner Custom Chass S22021—
Freightliner Custom Chass Xb2021—
Fccc MT452021–2022—
Fccc MT552021–2022—
Fccc S22022—
Fccc Xb Chassis2022—
Fccc Xc Chassis2021–2022—
Western Star 47002021–2022—
Western Star 49002021–2022—
Western Star 57002021–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 12, 2021
Owner notification
Jun 10, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 21V256000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V256000 is open, call any Freightliner dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V256000 or FL-884). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V256000?

NHTSA recall 21V256000 (Freightliner recall FL-884) covers about 12,470 2021–2022 15 models vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Apr 12, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V256000?

NHTSA's record for 21V256000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V256000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Freightliner dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V256000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 10, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Freightliner recall number for 21V256000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL-884. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL-884) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V256000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V256000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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