Freightliner tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.
The short version
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported a problem with the linkages tie rod assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-571.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Freightliner 108SD |
| 2025 | Freightliner 114SD |
| 2025 | Freightliner Cascadia |
| 2025 | Freightliner M2 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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