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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V073000

2023 Western Star 49x | 2023 Western Star 47x | 2022 Western Star 47x | 2022 Western Star 49x | 2022 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Western Star 49x | 2021 Western Star 47x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — Electronic stability control (esc)

Published February 13, 2023 · Recall initiated: February 10, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V073000, published February 13, 2023 and initiated February 10, 2023. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2023 Western Star 49x | 2023 Western Star 47x | 2022 Western Star 47x | 2022 Western Star 49x | 2022 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Western Star 49x | 2021 Western Star 47x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — Electronic stability control (esc).

What's the hazard

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).

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN STAR
Model
49X
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2023 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2022 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2022 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2022 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2021 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2021 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2020 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2023 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2023 Western Star 49x | 2023 Western Star 47x | 2022 Western Star 47x | 2022 Western Star 49x | 2022 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Western Star 49x | 2021 Western Star 47x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V073000 on February 13, 2023. Reported hazard: 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).

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 49X.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)