Recalls for your 2025 Western Star 49x

Recalls for 2025 Western Star 49x

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)


Posted on: 2024-02-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2024-2025 western star 49x and 2025 freightliner cascadia vehicles.  The electronic stability control (esc) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 136, electronic stability control systems on heavy vehicles.  

Consequence
Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the esc software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 22, 2024.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl993.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2024-06-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2025 freightliner cascadia, 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, western star 47x, 49x, freightliner custom chassis s2rv 106, and s2c 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis.  The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Consequence
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 3, 2024.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000.  Dtna's number for this recall is d24r6.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2024-06-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2025 freightliner cascadia, 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, western star 47x, 49x, freightliner custom chassis s2rv 106, and s2c 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis.  The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Consequence
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 3, 2024.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000.  Dtna's number for this recall is d24r6.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2024-06-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2025 freightliner cascadia, 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, western star 47x, 49x, freightliner custom chassis s2rv 106, and s2c 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis.  The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Consequence
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 3, 2024.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000.  Dtna's number for this recall is d24r6.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2024-06-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2025 freightliner cascadia, 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, western star 47x, 49x, freightliner custom chassis s2rv 106, and s2c 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis.  The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Consequence
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 3, 2024.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000.  Dtna's number for this recall is d24r6.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2024-06-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2025 freightliner cascadia, 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, western star 47x, 49x, freightliner custom chassis s2rv 106, and s2c 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis.  The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Consequence
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 3, 2024.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000.  Dtna's number for this recall is d24r6.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #7 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2024-06-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2025 freightliner cascadia, 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, western star 47x, 49x, freightliner custom chassis s2rv 106, and s2c 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis.  The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Consequence
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 3, 2024.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000.  Dtna's number for this recall is d24r6.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #8 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)


Posted on: 2024-02-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2024-2025 western star 49x and 2025 freightliner cascadia vehicles.  The electronic stability control (esc) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 136, electronic stability control systems on heavy vehicles.  

Consequence
Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the esc software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 22, 2024.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl993.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov