NHTSA campaign 24V509000

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 24V509000

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.

Reported 07/03/2024

What can happen

The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.