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Freightliner tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

NHTSA campaign 21V-369 · Reported May 19, 2021 · 8,482 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, M2, 4700, 4900 and 5700
VEHICLES AFFECTED
8,482
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported a problem with the linkages tie rod assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

WHY IT MATTERS

Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-369.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021–2022Freightliner 108SD
2021–2022Freightliner 114SD
2021–2022Freightliner Cascadia
2021–2022Freightliner M2
2021–2022Western Star 4700
2021–2022Western Star 4900
2021–2022Western Star 5700

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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