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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 WESTERN STAR 47XManufacturer campaign: F1005Part: USK Part No. 015537-2100Part: USK Part No. 015537-20002025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA2025 WESTERN STAR 49X2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SDVehicle: 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
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
- Brand or manufacturer
- WESTERN STAR
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V509000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety