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- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
- Risk
- Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 Freightliner, Western Star, and Freightliner Custom Chassis trucks, cabs, and buses may have front axle tie rod ball joint studs that can crack and break. If a tie rod separates, the driver can suddenly lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, the repair is free. An authorized dealer will replace the tie rod assembly at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 25, 2024. You can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 800-745-8000 and reference recall number D24R6.
You should also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc S2C | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Fccc S2RV | 2025 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2025 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2025 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2025 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2025 |
| Western Star 47X | 2025 |
| Western Star 49X | 2025 |