Recall 24V058000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WESTERN STAR | 49X |
| 2025 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2025 | WESTERN STAR | 49X |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.