Recall 23V299000: 2021–2024 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2020–2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Apr 26, 2023
Vehicles affected
266
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. 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."

The risk

Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
23V299000
Manufacturer campaign
FL971
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Owner letters
Jun 19, 2023
Components
Electronic stability control (esc) (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology