2021–2022 13 models Steering Recall 21V369000 (Fccc FL-888)

NHTSA recall 21V369000 (Fccc recall FL-888) covers about 8,482 2021–2022 13 models vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA May 19, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V369000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

8,482
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2022
model years
May 19, 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 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

The risk

Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 23, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Fccc recall number FL-888

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V369000 as FL-888. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL-888 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
Fccc Mt Chassis2021–2022—
Fccc S22021–2022—
Fccc S2RV2021–2022—
Fccc Xb Chassis2021–2022—
Fccc Xc Chassis2021–2022—
Freightliner 108SD2021–2022—
Freightliner 114SD2021–2022—
Freightliner 122SD2021–2022—
Freightliner Business Class M22021–2022—
Freightliner Cascadia2021–2022—
Western Star 47002021–2022—
Western Star 49002021–2022—
Western Star 57002021–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 19, 2021
Owner notification
Dec 23, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 21V369000

  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 21V369000 is open, call any Fccc dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V369000 or FL-888). 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 21V369000?

NHTSA recall 21V369000 (Fccc recall FL-888) covers about 8,482 2021–2022 13 models vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA May 19, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V369000?

NHTSA's record for 21V369000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, 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 21V369000?

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 Fccc dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V369000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 23, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Fccc recall number for 21V369000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL-888. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL-888) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V369000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V369000, 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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