WESTERN STAR 47X 2025: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V402000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 47X | 2025 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-07-25 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-05 |
Production Dates: 2024-05-02 - 2024-05-15
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: D24R6
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 541
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
