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Campaign 25V-603

Tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control

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Defect summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V603000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

12 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-603
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FcccMT45G2025 to 20260
FcccMT55G2024 to 20260
FcccS2C 10620260
FcccS2RV 1062025 to 20260
Freightliner108SD20260
Freightliner114SD2025 to 20260
FreightlinerBusiness Class M22024 to 20260
FreightlinerCascadia2025 to 20260
FreightlinerE-Cascadia20260
Thomas Built BusesSaf-T-Liner C220260
Western Star47X2024 to 20260
Western Star49X2025 to 20260
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.