Recall 23V073000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 23V073000. Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). 70,167 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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).
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V109000 | Feb 24, 2026 | ENGINE | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 70 |
| 26V086000 | Feb 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2,843 |
| 26V087000 | Feb 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 52 |
| 26V079000 | Feb 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | WESTERN STAR | 26,959 |
| 25V849000 | Dec 9, 2025 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 600 |
| 25V850000 | Dec 9, 2025 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2 |
| 25E072000 | Nov 5, 2025 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | TUFTRAC | 1 |
| 25V760000 | Nov 4, 2025 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR | 18,783 |
| 25V694000 | Oct 10, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2 |
| 25V603000 | Sep 11, 2025 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | FCCC, FREIGHTLINER, THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 343 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V066000 | Feb 4, 2026 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 280 |
| 25V504000 | Aug 6, 2025 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING | 176 |
| 23V874000 | Dec 21, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 |
| 23V875000 | Dec 21, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 3,739 |
| 23V876000 | Dec 21, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 387 |
| 23V806000 | Dec 1, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 131 |
| 23V444000 | Jun 26, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 20,500 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.