2024 Western Star 49x | 2025 Western Star 49x | 2025 Freightliner Cascadia — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published February 1, 2024 · Recall initiated: January 31, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V058000, published February 1, 2024 and initiated January 31, 2024. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2024 Western Star 49x | 2025 Western Star 49x | 2025 Freightliner Cascadia — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
What to do
Dealers will update the ESC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL993.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 49X
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2024 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Western Star 49x | 2025 Western Star 49x | 2025 Freightliner Cascadia — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V058000 on February 1, 2024. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the ESC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL993.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 49X.