Vehicle recall 24V402000 · June 4, 2024
Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and 6 more models
The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V402000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 2024
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- D24R6
- Owner notification
- July 25, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 541
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fccc S2C (2025): 2025
- Fccc S2RV (2025): 2025
- Freightliner 108SD (2025): 2025
- Freightliner 114SD (2025): 2025
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2025): 2025
- Freightliner Cascadia (2025): 2025
- Western Star 47X (2025): 2025
- Western Star 49X (2025): 2025
Has your Fccc been repaired?
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