Recall 22V-817: 2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2020–2022 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 4 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Nov 1, 2022, covering about 219,390 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) braking event.
The risk
Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Modulator Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V817000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2022 | All years |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Western Star 47X | 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Western Star 49X | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Western Star 57X | 2021, 2022 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V-817?
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) braking event.
How is recall 22V-817 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.