2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia and others recall: tie rod assembly

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 3, 2024. It covers about 61 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 61
reported: Jul 3, 2024
owners notified: Aug 26, 2024

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 24V509000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 24V509000

Is there a recall on the 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 24V509000, reported on July 3, 2024, covers about 61 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V509000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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