NHTSA Campaign 24V509000

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Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Jul 3, 2024 · 61 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, and 49X transit buses equipped with Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.

Consequence

The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2025 61
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2025 61
WESTERN STAR 47X 2025 61
WESTERN STAR 49X 2025 61

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V509000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.