Recall 24V058000: 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 2024–2025 Western Star 49X
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 31, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
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
- 24V058000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL993
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 22, 2024
- 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