Recall
Western Star 47x — 24V509000
NHTSA ID
24V509000
Make
Western Star
Model
47x
Years Affected
2025
Recall Date
2024-07-03
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
61
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
F1005
Summary
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.
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.