RecallNHTSA 25V603000Published

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: steering:critical fasteners

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.

What to check on the product label

Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.

Identifiers in this source record

2026 WESTERN STAR 49XManufacturer campaign: D25R2Part: MBA6803308803, MBA6803309003, MBA6813300303 MBA6813300403, MBA6813300603 Part: MBA6803306603, MBA6803306803, MBA6803307003 MBA6803307303,MBA6803307403,MBA6803307803 MBA6803307903 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M22026 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M22026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C22025 WESTERN STAR 49X2024 WESTERN STAR 47X2025 WESTERN STAR 47X2026 WESTERN STAR 47X2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA2026 FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA2024 FCCC MT55G2025 FCCC MT55G2025 FCCC MT45G2026 FCCC S2C 1062026 FCCC S2RV 1062025 FCCC S2RV 1062026 FCCC MT55G2026 FCCC MT45G2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M22026 FREIGHTLINER 108SD2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD2026 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
Details to have ready

Vehicle: 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.

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Why this notice was issued

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Official action

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.

Follow the specific instructions and use the contact details in the announcement if you need help confirming a match or arranging the remedy.

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Product & source details

Product
2026 WESTERN STAR 49X
Brand or manufacturer
WESTERN STAR
Source
NHTSA
Notice type
Recall
Source reference
25V603000
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