Western Star 47x recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 3, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2025 Western Star, Freightliner — 4 models

Recall number

24V509000

Brand / firm

Western Star, Freightliner

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 61 units

Why it was recalled

The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.