2024–2026 FCCC MT45G, FCCC MT55G, FCCC S2C 106 +more: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 25V603000 · 343 units potentially affected · filed Sep 11, 2025
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.
Why it matters
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V603000
- Manufacturer no.
- D25R2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 343
- Report received
- Sep 11, 2025
- Owner letters
- Nov 10, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- FCCC MT45G 2025, 2026
- FCCC MT55G 2024, 2025, 2026
- FCCC S2C 106 2026
- FCCC S2RV 106 2025, 2026
- Freightliner 108SD 2026
- Freightliner 114SD 2025, 2026
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2024, 2025, 2026
- Freightliner Cascadia 2025, 2026
- Freightliner E-cascadia 2026
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 2026
- Western Star 47X 2024, 2025, 2026
- Western Star 49X 2025, 2026