Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | FCCC | MT55G |
| 2024 | FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
| 2024 | WESTERN STAR | 47X |
| 2025 | FCCC | MT45G |
| 2025 | FCCC | MT55G |
| 2025 | FCCC | S2RV 106 |
| 2025 | FREIGHTLINER | 114SD |
| 2025 | FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
| 2025 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2025 | WESTERN STAR | 47X |
| 2025 | WESTERN STAR | 49X |
| 2026 | FCCC | MT45G |
| 2026 | FCCC | MT55G |
| 2026 | FCCC | S2C 106 |
| 2026 | FCCC | S2RV 106 |
| 2026 | FREIGHTLINER | 108SD |
| 2026 | FREIGHTLINER | |
| 2026 | FREIGHTLINER freightliner/business-clas/busi2026/" class="2026/" classBUSINESS CLASSBUS||
| FREIGHTLINER freightliner/cascadia/2026/" class="2026/" class="model- | ||
| FREIGHTLINER | SAF-T-LINER C2 | |
| WESTERN STAR | 47X | |
| 2026 | WESTERN STAR | 49X |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.