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VehicleFeb 10, 202370,167 affected

Freightliner / Western Star recall: Electronic stability control (esc)

What is wrong

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).

What could happen

Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
23V073000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 10, 2023
Owners notified
Oct 13, 2023
Vehicles or items affected
70,167
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
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Part
Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, air › Antilock › Modulator
Maker's own recall number
FL966

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.

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