NHTSA Campaign Id 24V058000; Date: Jan. 31, 2024
incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
2025 Freightliner Cascadia; 2024 Western Star 49X; 2025 Western Star 49X
Component: Electronic Stability Control
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 7
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."
dealers will update the esc software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 31, 2024. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl993.
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.
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