Recall 24V093 affects 11 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, MT45G, and MT45 vehicles for incorrectly assembled steering gears. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 11 2024 Cascadia, MT45G, and MT45 vehicles under recall 24V093 because the steering gear assemblies were built with too few recirculating balls. The defect can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk; Freightliner dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The steering gear on the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, MT45G, and MT45 is the mechanical box that turns steering-wheel input into movement at the front wheels. Inside the gear, recirculating balls roll between internal surfaces to reduce friction and help the gear move smoothly under load. The steering system depends on the correct number of those balls being installed.
In the affected vehicles, the steering gear was assembled with fewer recirculating balls than required. The supplier traced the problem to the ball insertion and rework process, where a gear with an incomplete ball set can leave assembly without being caught. With too few balls inside, the load is not carried as designed, and the gear can fracture internally. That fracture can result in a loss of steering control.
Before the internal fracture, the driver can feel the steering become strained or unusually heavy. There is no audible or visual warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers three 2024 Freightliner models, all using the same steering gear.
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | steering system |
|---|---|
| 2024 Fccc MT45G | steering system |
| 2024 Fccc MT45 | steering system |
| Units affected | 11 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A steering gear fracture can cause loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. A strained steering feel can come before the fracture, but there is no audible or visual warning. Schedule the repair soon, and call the dealer promptly if steering feels strained. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, MT45G, or MT45 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the free steering-gear replacement that fixes the incorrectly assembled steering gear.
- Bring the owner notice Freightliner mailed, and reference recall number 24V093 and DTNA recall FL995 at the service desk.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop in a safe place if steering control changes.
- Call Freightliner customer service at 1-800-745-8000 with questions about scheduling or repair coverage.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Freightliner technician replaces the steering gear assemblies covered by recall 24V093. Parts and labor are free. The new steering gears address assemblies that were built incorrectly with too few recirculating balls, a condition that can lead to loss of steering control. If you already paid out of pocket for a related steering gear repair before the recall notice, DTNA's standard reimbursement plan covers documented eligible expenses. Bring repair invoices and proof of payment to the service desk or contact DTNA customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 8, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 8, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| April 8, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 8, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 8, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V093?
Recall 24V093 covers 11 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, MT45G, and MT45 vehicles with steering gear assemblies that were built with too few recirculating balls. That defect can cause a loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Freightliner dealers will replace the steering gears for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, MT45G, or MT45 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V093. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule steering gear replacement. Reference recall number 24V093 or Freightliner recall FL995 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Freightliner dealers will replace the affected steering gears free of charge, including parts and labor, for vehicles included in recall 24V093.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of steering control. The steering gear assemblies were built with fewer recirculating balls than required, which can make the vehicle harder to control and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free steering gear replacement with a Freightliner dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 24V093?
Freightliner mailed owner notification letters on April 5, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN decides whether this recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a Freightliner dealer and reference recall 24V093 or FL995.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V093000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-745-8000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V093 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V093000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →