Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2025 Freightliner Cascadia models due to potential tie rod separation causing loss of steering control and crash risk. Affected vehicles may need free tie rod assembly replacement.
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the front axle tie rod ball joint studs can crack and break, leading to sudden loss of steering control. This could increase the risk of a crash if the tie rod separates.
The front axle tie rod ball joint studs can crack and break, causing the tie rod to separate. This separation can lead to sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash while driving.
Owners of 2025 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with specific model codes (108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106) are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential sudden loss of steering control.
Check if your 2025 Freightliner Cascadia has model codes 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, or S2C 106. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 25, 2024.
Call 800-745-8000 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free tie rod assembly replacement.
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly at no cost once your vehicle is confirmed affected.
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.
The front axle tie rod ball joint studs can crack and break, causing the tie rod to separate and leading to sudden loss of steering control.
2025 Freightliner Cascadia models with specific model codes: 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106.
Check if your 2025 Freightliner Cascadia has the listed model codes. Owners received notification letters on July 25, 2024.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V402000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 24V402000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
