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FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-07-03

Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, 49X transit buses have an unspecified defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-03
Manufacturer	Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Models affected	114SD, CASCADIA, 47X, 49X
Model year	2025
Units affected	61
Defect	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._x000D_ The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	STEERING
Remedy	Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.
Recall number	24V509000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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