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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V603📅 Sep 12, 2025

2024–2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2024–2026 Freightliner MT55G + 10 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

💥 The risk

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V603000
Manufacturer recall #
D25R2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
343
Component
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 10, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V603 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V603?

2024–2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2024–2026 Freightliner MT55G + 10 more. 343 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.