Recall 23V-073: 2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2017–2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2 more

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall for electronic stability control (esc), reported to NHTSA on Feb 10, 2023, covering about 70,167 vehicles.

NHTSA number
23V-073
Report date
Feb 10, 2023
Vehicles affected
70,167
Owners notified
Oct 13, 2023

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).

The risk

Brakes that pull to one side 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 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.

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

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America, LLC
ComponentElectronic Stability Control (ESC)
Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Modulator
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number23V073000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner 114SD2022All years
Freightliner Cascadia2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023All years
Western Star 47X2021, 2022, 2023All years
Western Star 49X2020, 2021, 2022, 2023All 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 23V-073?

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).

How is recall 23V-073 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 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.

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.