Recall 24V509000: 2025 Western Star 47X and 3 other models
- Report received
- Jul 3, 2024
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 61vehicles
- Model years
- 2025
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2025 Freightliner 114SD0 complaints
- 2025 Freightliner Cascadia2 complaints
- 2025 Western Star 47X2 complaints
- 2025 Western Star 49X0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.