NHTSA Campaign 25V603000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Sep 11, 2025 · 343 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCCC | MT45G | 2025 | 343 |
| FCCC | MT45G | 2026 | 343 |
| FCCC | MT55G | 2024 | 343 |
| FCCC | MT55G | 2025 | 343 |
| FCCC | MT55G | 2026 | 343 |
| FCCC | S2C 106 | 2026 | 343 |
| FCCC | S2RV 106 | 2025 | 343 |
| FCCC | S2RV 106 | 2026 | 343 |
| FREIGHTLINER | 108SD | 2026 | 343 |
| FREIGHTLINER | 114SD | 2025 | 343 |
| FREIGHTLINER | 114SD | 2026 | 343 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2024 | 343 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2025 | 343 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2026 | 343 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2025 | 343 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2026 | 343 |
| FREIGHTLINER | E-CASCADIA | 2026 | 343 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2026 | 343 |
| WESTERN STAR | 47X | 2024 | 343 |
| WESTERN STAR | 47X | 2025 | 343 |
| WESTERN STAR | 47X | 2026 | 343 |
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2025 | 343 |
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2026 | 343 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V603000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.