Recall 24V509000: 2025 Freightliner 114SD, 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 2025 Western Star 47X +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 3, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 61
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V509000
- Manufacturer campaign
- F1005
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 26, 2024
- Components
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology