Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Aug 1, 2024 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 3,799. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1007.
5 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner 108Sd | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Freightliner 114Sd | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Western Star 47x | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 24V571000.
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