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FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-09-11

FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR trucks: tie rod castle nut loose or cotter pin missing

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-11
Manufacturer	DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Models affected	114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, 47X, 49X
Model year	2025 2026
Units affected	49
Defect	On certain trucks, the castle nut securing the tie rod may not have been tightened properly and/or the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control._x000D_ A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Steering
Remedy	Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Recall number	2025-478
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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