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FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2024-07-31

Freightliner, Western Star trucks tie rod ball stud may fail, causing steering loss

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-31
Manufacturer	DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Models affected	BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, 57X
Model year	2025
Units affected	239
Defect	On certain trucks, the ball stud on the tie rod(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Meritor axle._x000D_ A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Component	Steering
Remedy	Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the tie rod assembly.
Recall number	2024-438
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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