Recall 23V299000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 23V299000. Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). 266 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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."
Remedy
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.
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 |
| 25V850000 | Dec 9, 2025 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2 |
| 25V849000 | Dec 9, 2025 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 600 |
| 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 |
| 25V604000 | Sep 11, 2025 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 99 |
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.