NHTSA Campaign 24V402000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Jun 4, 2024 · 541 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCCC | S2C | 2025 | 541 |
| FCCC | S2RV | 2025 | 541 |
| FREIGHTLINER | 108SD | 2025 | 541 |
| FREIGHTLINER | 114SD | 2025 | 541 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2025 | 541 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2025 | 541 |
| WESTERN STAR | 47X | 2025 | 541 |
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2025 | 541 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V402000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.