NHTSA recall 24V509000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Freightliner 114SD and 3 more
Reported Jul 3, 202461 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number F1005
The defect
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 remedy
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.