NHTSA Campaign Id 24V571000; Date: Aug. 1, 2024
tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
2025 Freightliner 108SD; 2025 Freightliner 114SD; 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2025 Freightliner Cascadia; 2025 Western Star 47X
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 3,421
daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2025 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, cascadia and western star 47x vehicles. the tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.
dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 29, 2024. owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is f1007.
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.
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