2023 Fccc Mt50e problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:propulsion System:inverter 2023-12-21 · campaign 23V879000 · 26 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley and 2023-2024 FCCC MT50E electric transit buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2023-04-04 · campaign 23V238000 · 306 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2022-11-23 · campaign 22V877000 · 11 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 FCCC MT50e vans. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.
Risk: An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the battery packs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2022-06-28 · campaign 22V460000 · 25 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 FCCC MT50e walk-in vans. The electronic axle parking pawl may be broken or damaged which, when in park without the emergency brake set, can result in vehicle rollaway.
Risk: Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic axle housing and drive motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL944.
Service bulletins (8)
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 2026-07-30 · SS 583788-FCCC · Other
service solution for 2011-2026 mt45,mt55,mt50e updated front brake line & bracket clamping enhancements
Steering 2026-03-11 · SS 583323 · Other
service solution for walk-in van steering gear noise
Electrical System 2025-06-04 · SS287-FCCC · Other
service solution for noise emitter connector
Electrical System 2025-04-16 · TSB54-058-FCCC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised technical service bulletin for mt50e diode installation
Electrical System 2025-01-08 · SS285-FCCC · Other
service solution for eb2 (jouley) and mt50e telemetry module commissioning and operation
Service Brakes 2025-01-06 · TSB42-022-FCCC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin for installation of brake shim and updating the stamp specification
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
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.