CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases 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 November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
What this recall means for you
The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin on the steering linkage may not be installed properly. If that happens, the steering assembly can come apart, which can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the tie rod assembly and replace it if necessary, at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall D25R2.
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