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Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
24V402000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 4, 2024
Owners notified
Jul 25, 2024
Vehicles or items affected
541
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 2, 2024 to May 17, 2024
Part
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Maker's own recall number
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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.