Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2: Steering

Affects Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2 · 2025 — about 239 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain trucks, the ball stud on the tie rod(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Meritor axle. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the tie rod assembly.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational