Recall 24V402000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20240604
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2025 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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.