2021 Freightliner Custom Chass S2 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2021-04-12 · campaign 21V256000 · 12,470 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2017-09-12 · SS1033225 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2017-07-25 · SS1033178 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service solution ss 1033178 add dust shield to 1945 sq/in side radi...
Unknown Or Other 2017-07-11 · SS1032974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.