Recall 24V571000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 24V571000. Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 3,799 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V109000 | Feb 24, 2026 | ENGINE | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 70 |
| 26V086000 | Feb 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2,843 |
| 26V087000 | Feb 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 52 |
| 26V079000 | Feb 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | WESTERN STAR | 26,959 |
| 25V849000 | Dec 9, 2025 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 600 |
| 25V850000 | Dec 9, 2025 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2 |
| 25E072000 | Nov 5, 2025 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | TUFTRAC | 1 |
| 25V760000 | Nov 4, 2025 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR | 18,783 |
| 25V694000 | Oct 10, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2 |
| 25V604000 | Sep 11, 2025 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 99 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V066000 | Feb 4, 2026 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 280 |
| 25V504000 | Aug 6, 2025 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING | 176 |
| 23V874000 | Dec 21, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 |
| 23V875000 | Dec 21, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 3,739 |
| 23V876000 | Dec 21, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 387 |
| 23V806000 | Dec 1, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 131 |
| 23V444000 | Jun 26, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 20,500 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.