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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 WESTERN STAR 49XManufacturer campaign: D24R6Part: MBA 6813300303Part: MBA 6803308803Part: MBA 6803307403Part: MBA 6803307303Part: MBA 6803307003Part: MBA 68133004032025 FCCC S2RV2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD2025 WESTERN STAR 47X2025 FCCC S2C2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X
- Brand or manufacturer
- WESTERN STAR
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V402000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety