2023 Freightliner Mt50e Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2023 Freightliner Mt50e has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 368 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23V879000 2023-12-21 26 affected
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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 23V238000 2023-04-04 306 affected
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…

Consequence

A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 22V877000 2022-11-23 11 affected
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.

Consequence

An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 22V460000 2022-06-28 25 affected
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.

Consequence

Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Freightliner Mt50e as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.