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- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Western Star 47X vehicles. The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.
- Risk
- Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1007.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks may have front axle tie rod ball studs that were incorrectly heat-treated. The studs can break, leading to tie rod failure.
If a tie rod fails, the vehicle can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
Authorized dealers will inspect the tie rod assembly and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 800-745-8000, referencing recall F1007, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 108SD | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2025 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2025 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2025 |
| Western Star 47X | 2025 |